Velocity (OCR GCSE Physics A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

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Definition of velocity

Speed of an object in a given direction

Velocity: type of quantity

Vector quantity

Example of velocity with direction

20 m/s South

Formula for velocity

v=stv = \frac{s}{t} (with direction stated)

What must be stated with velocity

Direction

How to determine velocity direction

Use compass (NESW)

Velocity in circular motion at constant speed

Constantly changing

Velocity when moving around a corner

Constantly changing

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