Change in Velocity: avg & difference in initial & final velocities

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The discussion revolves around understanding the concepts of average velocity and change in velocity, specifically in the context of given initial and final velocities. The original poster presents a scenario with specific values and seeks clarification on calculating average velocity and change in velocity.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss how to calculate average velocity by averaging the initial and final velocities. There are questions about the definition of change in velocity and whether it can exceed certain quantities.

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Some participants have provided insights into calculating change in velocity, with one confirming the calculation as 6 m/s. There appears to be some uncertainty about the implications of this value and whether additional examples or scenarios are needed.

Contextual Notes

Participants are exploring the implications of positive initial and final velocities, questioning the relationships between average velocity, change in velocity, and their respective values. There is a mention of needing examples where the order of quantities differs.

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1. If the velocity at the beginning of an interval is 4 m/s and at the end of the interval it is 10 m/s, then what is the average of these velocities, and what is the change in velocity?


Give an example of positive initial and final velocities for which the order of the four quantities would be different.

For positive initial and final velocities, is it possible for the change in velocity to exceed the other three quanities?




2. avg velocity = displacement/time



3. It asks for the average of these velocities. So I can take 10m/s + 4m/s and divide by 2 which equals 7m/s to get the average of those two. The initial is is 4m/s and the final is 10m/s.

I'm not sure how to get the change in velocity with these.
 
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BuhRock said:
I'm not sure how to get the change in velocity with these. [/b]

The change in velocity is just...how much it changed. In other words, what was the difference between the final value and the initial value?
 
So 6 m/s. Is that all? I was over thinking it.
 
BuhRock said:
So 6 m/s. Is that all? I was over thinking it.

Yeah: how much did the velocity change by? 6 m/s.
 

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