0
What is the frame of reference for position speed and acceleration?
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
The frame of reference with regard to postion, speed and acceleration is just your perspective in measuring speed, position, or acceleration. Say you are watching a horse and a train moving alongside each other in the same direction. If you are standing on still ground, you observe the horse and the train moving at a certain speed relative to you. Let's assume this speed is three meters per second. Now suppose you are on the train looking at the horse, which is still moving at the same speed in the same direction. You will see the horse moving at zero meters per second relative to you, because both you and the horse are moving at the same speed. Even though you are both moving, the horse will still move along side you as if you and the horse are standing perfectly still. The frame of reference with regard to postion, speed and acceleration is just your perspective in measuring speed, position, or acceleration. Say you are watching a horse and a train moving alongside each other in the same direction. If you are standing on still ground, you observe the horse and the train moving at a certain speed relative to you. Let's assume this speed is three meters per second. Now suppose you are on the train looking at the horse, which is still moving at the same speed in the same direction. You will see the horse moving at zero meters per second relative to you, because both you and the horse are moving at the same speed. Even though you are both moving, the horse will still move along side you as if you and the horse are standing perfectly still.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
If zero mass particle have a speed c in one reference frame Can they be found at rest in other frame?
"c" is usually used, in this context, for the speed of light. If such a particle has the speed of light in one frame of reference, then, strange as it may seem, it will have the speed of light in ANY frame of reference.
Is acceleration the rate of change of the rate of change of position?
no its speed that definds the rate change of position
Is acceleration a change in the position of an object?
Yes. Acceleration is a change in velocity. As velocity is a vector (direction and speed) changing either the speed or direction will change the velocity and thus be an acceleration (or decelleration)
What is an accurate statement of an acceleration value translation from symbols into words?
Acceleration as in metres per second per second? The acceleration of a car for example? In words, acceleration is the rate of change of speed. (Speed is the rate of change of position).
What is speed of a stationary object?
In the frame of reference in which the object is stationary, its speed is zero. (Actually, that's kind of a definition of "stationary".)
Unbalanced forces acting on an object produce motion?
The second law of Newton says that the sum of all the forces acting on an object is equal to the acceleration of this object, in a given frame of reference. If the sum of forces isn't equal to zero, therefore the acceleration isn't to. So the object has a speed and is in motion, in the frame of reference chosen.
If zero mass particle have a speed c in one reference frame Can they be found at rest in other frame?
"c" is usually used, in this context, for the speed of light. If such a particle has the speed of light in one frame of reference, then, strange as it may seem, it will have the speed of light in ANY frame of reference.
What is synchronous reference frame?
It has been shown that the speed of rotation of the d.q axes can be arbitrary although there are three preferred speeds or reference frames as follows: (a) the stationary reference frame when the d,q axes do not rotate; (b) the synchronously rotating reference frame when the d,q axes rotate at synchronous speed; (c) the rotor reference frame when the d,q axes rotate at rotor speed.
Is The slope on a position-time graph is representative of the acceleration of the object?
No. Slope of position/time graph is speed, or magnitude of velocity.Slope of speed/time graph is magnitude of acceleration.
Speed what does it mean?
Speed is the relative velocity of a body (such as an athlete) given a frame of reference (such as the ground).
What does the theory of special relativity say about the equivalence of different frames of reference?
It says that the speed of light in a vacuum measured in any inertial frame of reference is equivalent to the speed of light in a vacuum measured in any other inertial frame of reference.
How does a graph showing speed differ from a graph showing acceleration?
Speed can be shown on a graph of position versus time, and acceleration can be shown on a graph of speed versus time.
Is acceleration the rate of change of the rate of change of position?
no its speed that definds the rate change of position
In a position vs time graph what does it mean if the position is a negative number?
If acceleration is negative the graph looks like a upside U and decreases in value as time continues If acceleration is constant the graph is a straight line (linear) at 0 or whatever the velocity is
Is acceleration a change in the position of an object?
Yes. Acceleration is a change in velocity. As velocity is a vector (direction and speed) changing either the speed or direction will change the velocity and thus be an acceleration (or decelleration)
What is an accurate statement of an acceleration value translation from symbols into words?
Acceleration as in metres per second per second? The acceleration of a car for example? In words, acceleration is the rate of change of speed. (Speed is the rate of change of position).
What are three important details to know about an object's motion?
Speed, Acceleration, and Position
