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What is the change in velocity over time?

The change in velocity over time is known as acceleration. It measures how quickly an object's velocity is changing, either speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction. Acceleration is calculated by dividing the change in velocity by the time taken for that change to occur.


Is it possible to have a changing velocity and a constant speed?

Yes, the velocity of a constantly (or not constantly) accelerated object will vary. Velocity is distance per unit time with a vector. It's speed (distance per unit of time) in a given direction. Under constant acceleration, the velocity is changing at a constant rate. But the velocity is changing. It is varying. The object could be speeding up or it could be slowing down. Or it could be changing direction. Any of these change velocity. An object that is experiencing constant acceleration will have its velocity varying. Why wouldn't it have?


What is the process of species changing over time is called?

The process of species changing over time is called evolution. This process involves genetic variations within populations, natural selection, and adaptation to changing environments.


When can an object a constant speed but not a constant velocity?

If the velocity is constant there is no acceleration. Speed is not velocity, velocity has speed and direction. I A car going around a circular track at 60 mph keeps the same speed but changes direction and thus accelerates at a constant speed. Velocity is speed in a certain direction. So change the speed but keep direction the same and you change the velocity. or Change the direction while keeping the speed the same and you change the velocity. If the speed is constant, any change of direction is a change in velocity. Driving around in a circle is a case of constantly changing direction.


What is the change in velocity divided by the time interval in which the change occured?

It is acceleration. The difference between final velocity and initial velocity, divided by the time is the AVERAGE acceleration. Remember, though that velocity is a vector. So if you are going round in a circle at a constant speed, your direction of motion is changing continuously and so you are always accelerating!

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An object traveling at a constant 20 miles per second in a circular path is changing what?

This object is changing its position, its velocity, and its acceleration.This object is changing its position, its velocity, and its acceleration.This object is changing its position, its velocity, and its acceleration.This object is changing its position, its velocity, and its acceleration.


Why is acceleration zero with uniform velocity?

Uniform velocity means the velocity is not changing. Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity. If velocity isn't changing, the rate of change is zero.


If displacement is not changing as a function of time then what can we say about velocity?

If displacement is not changing as a function of time, then velocity is zero. Velocity is the rate of change of displacement with respect to time, so if there is no change in displacement, the velocity is zero.


What is an object always changing if it is moving in a circle?

If an object is moving in a circle (like a teather ball or a planet in orbit, although orbit is not a perfect circle), then its velocity is always changing (remember that velocity is speed AND direction, and since the direction is changing, the velocity is changing). It's position is also always changing as a result of having a velocity.


When cars are changing direction they are also changing what?

When cars are changing direction, they are also changing their velocity vector, which includes speed and direction. This change in velocity requires acceleration, which can be in the form of turning left or right, slowing down, or speeding up.


What is the process of changing velosity?

To change velocity, an object must undergo acceleration. Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with respect to time. This can be achieved by applying a force on the object in the direction of desired velocity change.


Can a body have constant velocity but changing speed?

No, not at all possible. But constant speed with changing velocity is possible.


How does acceleration and velocity differ?

Acceleration is the rate at which velocity is changing.


Would a merry go round have a changing velocity?

Yes, a merry-go-round would have a changing velocity because it is constantly changing direction as it rotates. The velocity of an object includes both speed and direction, so as the merry-go-round spins, its velocity is constantly changing.


Why is velocity tangential to the path of a body?

Velocity is a vector; having direction. So, when changing direction constatly to have velocity a tangent can be drawn to the constantly changing path of the object having velocity.


What are the three situations for changing velocity?

The three situations for changing velocity are speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.


Why achanging velocity cannot maintaining constant speed?

Velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction. If the velocity is changing, it means either the speed, direction, or both are changing. Therefore, if the velocity is changing, the object cannot maintain a constant speed.