Constant Velocity
Definition
Constant velocity refers to an object's motion at a steady speed and direction without any acceleration. It means that the object covers equal distances in equal time intervals.
Analogy
Imagine driving your car on a straight road with cruise control set at a specific speed. As long as you don't change your speed or direction, you're maintaining constant velocity because you're not accelerating or decelerating.
Related terms
Acceleration: The rate at which an object changes its velocity over time.
Displacement: The change in position of an object from its initial point to its final point.
Speed: A scalar quantity representing how fast an object is moving without considering its direction.
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What net force is required to maintain a 30 kg mass moving at a constant velocity of magnitude 30 m/s in a vaccum?
A 10 kg block is being pulled to the right with a 40 N force at 30° above the x-axis across a rough floor. The block travels a a constant velocity. What is the friction force acting on the block?
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