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
2
Q
what quantity is velocity + why?
A
vector as it includes both magnitude and direction
3
Q
how do we calculate velocity?
A
same as speed but also state direction
distance/time (North, South, East or West)
4
Q
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