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elton_fan
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hello,
could you please tell me if the velocity is the average speed a vector or scalar quantity?
thanks a lot
could you please tell me if the velocity is the average speed a vector or scalar quantity?
thanks a lot
velocity and average speed are not the same. Please rephrase your question and tell us whether you feel each or both are scalar or vector quantities, and your reasoning behind your answer.elton_fan said:hello,
could you please tell me if the velocity is the average speed a vector or scalar quantity?
thanks a lot
Velocity is a measure of the rate of change of an object's position with respect to time. It is a vector quantity that includes both magnitude (speed) and direction.
Velocity and speed are often used interchangeably, but they are different concepts. Speed only measures how fast an object is moving, while velocity also takes into account the direction of motion.
The formula for velocity is v = Δx/Δt, where v is velocity, Δx is the change in position, and Δt is the change in time. In other words, velocity is equal to the change in position divided by the change in time.
Yes, velocity can be negative. This indicates that the object is moving in the opposite direction of the positive direction. For example, an object moving with a velocity of -10 m/s is moving in the negative direction at a speed of 10 m/s.
Velocity is a key factor in determining an object's motion. A change in velocity, whether an increase or decrease, will result in a change in the object's speed or direction of motion. An object with a constant velocity will continue to move in the same direction at the same speed.