What is the difference between bearing and heading?

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M/s² represents acceleration, indicating a change in speed of one meter per second for each second that passes. The distinction between bearing and heading is significant; bearing refers to the direction relative to a fixed point, while heading indicates the direction the aircraft is actually pointing. In the case of an aircraft facing crosswinds, the bearing may be south, but the heading could be southwest due to wind influence. This difference is crucial for navigation and understanding movement in varying conditions. Understanding these concepts is essential for accurate calculations in physics and navigation.
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Alright, my teacher has the classic case of here are the sheets go do them, don't ask me questions. I've been good about picking up so far but i have 2 questions right now.

1) m/s^2 does this mean for every 2 seconds it does 1 meter value? I.E. 1/s^2 so does that mean every 2 seconds it goes 1 meter?

2) What is the difference between bearing and heading?
 
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1) m/s^2 means m/s/s or (meters per second) per second as in change in speed per second (acceleration)

2). bearing = heading
 
Tide said:
2). bearing = heading
I don't think this entirely true.
For example in an aircraft compensating for crosswinds
You might be bearing south (reference to fixed object)
But your heading might be sw if the wind is from the west. (direction craft is pointing)
 
that mean it goes 1m/s more in each second, incresing speed w.r.t time.
 
aekanshchumber said:
that mean it goes 1m/s more in each second, incresing speed w.r.t time.
That is Correct.
 
So I know that electrons are fundamental, there's no 'material' that makes them up, it's like talking about a colour itself rather than a car or a flower. Now protons and neutrons and quarks and whatever other stuff is there fundamentally, I want someone to kind of teach me these, I have a lot of questions that books might not give the answer in the way I understand. Thanks
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