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No, in the context of classical mechanics, the body itself does not possess an inherent velocity. Velocity is a vector quantity that describes the rate and direction of motion of an object relative to a chosen frame of reference.

In classical mechanics, an object's velocity is determined by external forces acting upon it, such as applied forces, gravitational forces, or friction. Without any external forces acting on an object, it will either be at rest or continue to move at a constant velocity (if it was already in motion).

The concept of velocity is not intrinsic to the body itself but rather a description of its motion relative to an observer or reference frame. The body's motion or lack thereof is determined by the forces acting upon it, and velocity is a way to quantify and describe that motion.

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