does Small change of the velocity vector occurs in the direction of the acceleration vector?
Added by Michael H.
Step 1
Let v(t) be the velocity vector and a(t) the acceleration vector; by definition a(t) = dv/dt (the time derivative of v), a vector equation. Show more…
Show all steps
Your feedback will help us improve your experience
Mkhitar Hobosyan and 52 other Physics 101 Mechanics educators are ready to help you.
Ask a new question
Labs
Want to see this concept in action?
Explore this concept interactively to see how it behaves as you change inputs.
Key Concepts
Recommended Videos
Are the velocity and acceleration of a body always in the same direction?
3. Velocity in two or more dimensions can change direction as well as magnitude. Any change in velocity produces acceleration, even when the magnitude of the velocity does not change. In all of the cases shown below, the velocity vectors v1 and v2 have the same length. In which case does the acceleration a = Δv/Δt have the largest absolute value?
Ivan K.
If an object has a constant $x$ -component of the velocity and suddenly experiences an acceleration in the $y$ direction, does the $x$ -component of its velocity change?
Prabhu R.
Recommended Textbooks
University Physics with Modern Physics
Physics: Principles with Applications
Fundamentals of Physics
18,000,000+
Students on Numerade
Trusted by students at 8,000+ universities
Watch the video solution with this free unlock.
EMAIL
PASSWORD