Force, Velocity & Position: Explained

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The discussion clarifies the relationships between force, velocity, and position in physics. It establishes that when force is constant and negative, velocity decreases, leading to a position graph that resembles an upside-down parabola. The fundamental equations outlined include F = ma for force and acceleration, and v = dx(t)/dt for velocity. Additionally, it emphasizes that force, acceleration, and velocity are vectors, while mass is a scalar quantity.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Newton's Second Law (F = ma)
  • Basic knowledge of calculus, particularly derivatives
  • Familiarity with vector and scalar quantities
  • Concept of momentum (mv) in physics
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  • Learn about vector calculus and its application in physics
  • Explore the concept of momentum and its conservation laws
  • Investigate graphical representations of motion, including position vs. time graphs
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can someone explain to me the relationships between force and velocity and position. i have a question that shows a force vs time graph, and the force is a straight horizontal line below zero. so it is a straight horizontal line in the 4th quad, and i have to draw the position graph. but i do not understand the relationships. i know that is force is 0, then velocity is consant and that if force is a constant, above zero , then velocity will be increasing. so does that mean that if force is negative that velocity is decreasing? and that the position is an upside down parabola?
 
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Force is related to acceleration by virtue of the mass of the object to which force is applied. F = ma

Acceleration (a) is the time rate of change of velocity (v), as in a = dv(t)/dt.

Force, acceleration and velocity are vectors. Mass is a scalar.

Momentum is mv, which is also a vector.

Velocity is the time rate of change of distance or position, x, as in v = dx(t)/dt.

See - http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/mot.html

The vectors should be written like [tex]\vec{a}[/tex] and [tex]\vec{v}[/tex]
 

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