Question

the car is traveling 60 mph east. what would be the best word to describe this. speed velocity acceleration motion

Explanation:

Speed is a scalar quantity (only magnitude). Velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction). Here, 60 mph (magnitude) East (direction) is given. Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity. Motion is a general term. Since the description has both magnitude and direction, velocity is the appropriate term.

Answer:

velocity