coverband Messages 170 Reaction score 1 Thread starter Jul 30, 2008 #1 What is a "constant" vector? Please thanks
arildno Science Advisor Homework Helper Gold Member Dearly Missed Messages 10,165 Reaction score 138 Jul 30, 2008 #2 A vector that doesn't change as a pre-determined "variable" (say, for example, "time"), changes.
mrandersdk Messages 243 Reaction score 1 Jul 30, 2008 #3 maybe it would easier to answer if you gave us some context.
HallsofIvy Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 42,895 Reaction score 983 Jul 30, 2008 #4 A vector that has a constant length but changes direction would not be a constant vector. That is why an object moving in a circle with constant speed still has an acceleration.
A vector that has a constant length but changes direction would not be a constant vector. That is why an object moving in a circle with constant speed still has an acceleration.