Constant velocity and constant acce

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Constant velocity refers to a situation where an object's speed remains unchanged over time, mathematically expressed as v(t) = k (m/s), where k is a constant. In contrast, constant acceleration indicates that an object's velocity changes at a steady rate, represented by a(t) = k (m/s²), with k being a constant value. Both concepts imply no change in their respective rates, meaning the derivative of constant velocity results in zero acceleration. This distinction is often made in physics problems to clarify that an object is moving without acceleration rather than implying a lack of motion. Understanding these definitions is crucial for solving related physics problems effectively.
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i have confuse and can't understand what is the defination and equation for constant velocity and constant acce.
Anybody pls help to explain to me pls...
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A constant velocity or acceleration just means either v(t)=k (m/s) or, separately, a(t)=k (m/s^2) where k is any real constant. This just means there is no rate of change, so the derivative of a constant velocity, which yields acceleration, is zero. That's why sometimes in a Newton's Laws problem they will say something travels with constant velocity, instead of saying there is no acceleration.
 
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