# Show that the speed of the object is constant

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## Homework Statement

Suppose an object moves in such a way that its acceleration vector is always perpendicular to its velocity vector. Show that speed of the object is constant.

## Homework Equations

For two vectors to be perpendicular: A$\bullet$B=0
Speed of the object = ||Velocity Vector||

## The Attempt at a Solution

I have no idea how to approach this question. How can the speed of the object affect whether or not the acceleration vector is perpendicular to the velocity vector?

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## Homework Statement

Suppose an object moves in such a way that its acceleration vector is always perpendicular to its velocity vector. Show that speed of the object is constant.

## Homework Equations

For two vectors to be perpendicular: A$\bullet$B=0
Speed of the object = ||Velocity Vector||

## The Attempt at a Solution

I have no idea how to approach this question. How can the speed of the object affect whether or not the acceleration vector is perpendicular to the velocity vector?
$\displaystyle \vec{a}=\frac{d\vec{v}}{dt}$

So, what if $\displaystyle \vec{v}\cdot\vec{a}=0\ ?$

Then $\displaystyle \vec{v}\cdot\frac{d\vec{v}}{dt}=0\ .$

Can you write the left-hand side of that last expression in a different way?