v(t) = 0
Definition
An equation that represents when the velocity of an object is equal to zero at a specific time t.
Analogy
Picture yourself riding a bicycle uphill. At some point during your ride, you stop pedaling and come to a complete stop before starting downhill again.
Related terms
Instantaneous Velocity: The velocity of an object at a specific instant in time.
Terminal Velocity: The constant maximum velocity reached by a falling object when air resistance equals gravitational force.
Uniform Motion: Motion where both speed and direction remain constant over time.
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