Lab for finding acceleartion vectors for circular motion

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The discussion centers on calculating the change in velocity vector for circular motion, specifically transitioning from an initial velocity vector V0 to a final velocity vector V1. The change in velocity is defined as the vector subtraction V1 - V0, which involves vector addition and subtraction principles. Participants express confusion regarding whether the homework question is solely about finding this change in velocity or if it pertains to a broader problem in circular motion dynamics.

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I am trying to draw a change in velocity vector connecting from V1 to -V0, but I can't seem to figure it out. How do I show you guys what my problem is?


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The change in velocity is simply V1-V0, assuming the velocity changes from V0 initially to V1. So this is a problem in vector addition/subtraction.

Is the actual homework question to find the change in velocity, or is this just a question along the way to something else?
 

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