Velocity vectors
Definition
Velocity vectors refer to arrows that represent both the magnitude (speed) and direction of an object's motion at a specific point in time.
Related terms
Displacement: Displacement measures how far out of position an object is compared to its starting point. It takes into account both distance and direction.
Instantaneous Velocity: Instantaneous velocity represents an object’s speed and direction at any given moment in time.
Average Velocity: Average velocity calculates the overall displacement divided by the total time taken for that displacement; it provides information about average speed and direction over a period of time.
"Velocity vectors" appears in:
Subjects (1)
AP Calculus AB/BC
Practice Questions (2)
If acceleration and velocity vectors point in opposite directions, the object will
If acceleration and velocity vectors are in the same direction, the object will
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