6.5.4.1.3 velocity Flashcards

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What is velocity

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the velocity of an object is its speed in a given direction

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Is velocity a vector or scalar quantity

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vector

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An object moving in a circular orbit has a changing velocity, How come?

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Velocity is a vector quantity, depending on speed and direction. The object in orbit is accelerating, even tough speed remains constant, because its velocity is changing

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