forces - velocity Flashcards

1
Q

what is the velocity of an object?

A

the speed in a given direction
eg 20m/s South - velocity
20 m/s - speed

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2
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what quantity is velocity + why?

A

vector as it includes both magnitude and direction

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3
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how do we calculate velocity?

A

same as speed but also state direction
distance/time (North, South, East or West)

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4
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What is the velocity for object moving in a circle?

A

it object moved at a constant speed but it is constantly changing direction which means velocity is constantly changing even tho speed is constant
- this includes an object moving round part of a circle e.g round a corner

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