Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The notation "v'(t)" denotes the first derivative of velocity with respect to time. It measures how an object's speed is changing at any given moment.
Related terms
Acceleration (a(t)): Acceleration represents the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time. It indicates whether an object is speeding up or slowing down.
Position (s(t)): Position refers to the location of an object in space, usually measured relative to a reference point.