Linear Velocity
Definition
Linear velocity refers to the rate at which an object changes its position in a straight line. It is calculated by dividing the change in displacement by the change in time.
Analogy
Imagine you're driving a car on a highway. Your linear velocity would be how fast your car is moving forward or backward along that straight road.
Related terms
Speed: Speed is a scalar quantity that measures how fast an object is moving without considering its direction. It can be calculated by dividing distance traveled by time taken.
Acceleration: Acceleration refers to any change in an object's velocity, either in magnitude (speeding up or slowing down) or direction (changing its path).
Displacement: Displacement measures the change in position of an object from its initial point to its final point, taking into account both distance and direction.
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