Forces: Velocity. Flashcards

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What is velocity?

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  • Speed in given direction.
  • Vector.
  • Calculate velocity in the same way we calculate speed.
  • State direction.
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What is the special case of velocity?

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  • Objects moving in a circle.
  • If an object moves at a constant speed in a circle then it’s velocity is constantly changing.
  • Even though speed is constant.
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