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What does the derivative of velocity represent in terms of motion?
What does the derivative of velocity represent in terms of motion?
- The total distance covered over time
- The rate of change of speed
- The initial speed of an object
- The acceleration of an object (correct)
In what form did Isaac Newton express the derivative of position with respect to time?
In what form did Isaac Newton express the derivative of position with respect to time?
- dx/dt
- f (x)
- a = dv/dt
- v = x (correct)
Which term is commonly associated with the notation v = dx/dt?
Which term is commonly associated with the notation v = dx/dt?
- Acceleration
- Speed
- Distance
- Velocity (correct)
What does the expression a = v represent?
What does the expression a = v represent?
In polar coordinates, what does tangential acceleration refer to?
In polar coordinates, what does tangential acceleration refer to?
Which of the following is NOT a type of acceleration?
Which of the following is NOT a type of acceleration?
How can instantaneous acceleration be defined in a mathematical context?
How can instantaneous acceleration be defined in a mathematical context?
Which quantity is derived from taking the second derivative of position with respect to time?
Which quantity is derived from taking the second derivative of position with respect to time?
Which statement correctly describes the nature of the Cartesian base vectors during differentiation?
Which statement correctly describes the nature of the Cartesian base vectors during differentiation?
In terms of acceleration, what does the symbol 'a' represent after differentiation of velocity?
In terms of acceleration, what does the symbol 'a' represent after differentiation of velocity?
What happens to the vector Δr as Δt approaches 0?
What happens to the vector Δr as Δt approaches 0?
When considering acceleration in physical interpretations, which of the following is true?
When considering acceleration in physical interpretations, which of the following is true?
What type of acceleration is associated with a change in the speed of a particle along its path?
What type of acceleration is associated with a change in the speed of a particle along its path?
What is the main reason that Cartesian base vectors can be treated as constants during differentiation?
What is the main reason that Cartesian base vectors can be treated as constants during differentiation?
In kinematics, what does the expression dv/dt represent?
In kinematics, what does the expression dv/dt represent?
Which of the following describes the relationship between displacement Δr and time interval Δt?
Which of the following describes the relationship between displacement Δr and time interval Δt?
What is the definition of speed in terms of velocity?
What is the definition of speed in terms of velocity?
In the context of motion within the x-y plane, how is the displacement represented?
In the context of motion within the x-y plane, how is the displacement represented?
Which term describes the result of taking the second derivative of position with respect to time?
Which term describes the result of taking the second derivative of position with respect to time?
Which of the following statements best describes tangential acceleration?
Which of the following statements best describes tangential acceleration?
In several dimensions, what does the vector notation for a particle's position involve?
In several dimensions, what does the vector notation for a particle's position involve?
What does the notation r(t + Δt) represent?
What does the notation r(t + Δt) represent?
What is the relationship between radial and tangential acceleration?
What is the relationship between radial and tangential acceleration?
How is the total acceleration of an object in motion generally represented in kinematics?
How is the total acceleration of an object in motion generally represented in kinematics?
Flashcards
Velocity Calculation
Velocity Calculation
Velocity is calculated by differentiating the position vector (r) with respect to time (t). This is accomplished by applying a key property of vectors; they can change in magnitude, direction or both. The derivative of the Cartesian base vectors (î, ĵ, k̂) are treated as constants since they are fixed and have constant magnitude.
Velocity Equation
Velocity Equation
dr/dt = (dx/dt)î + (dy/dt)ĵ + (dz/dt)k̂ where r is the position vector, x, y, z are the position components, and î, ĵ, k̂ are the Cartesian base vectors.
Acceleration Calculation
Acceleration Calculation
Acceleration is calculated by differentiating the velocity vector (v) with respect to time (t) using the same constant property of the base vectors î, ĵ, and k̂.
Acceleration Equation
Acceleration Equation
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Displacement and Trajectory
Displacement and Trajectory
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Second derivative of position
Second derivative of position
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Speed
Speed
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Velocity in multiple dimensions
Velocity in multiple dimensions
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Position vector (r)
Position vector (r)
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Displacement (Δr)
Displacement (Δr)
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Derivative of position
Derivative of position
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Velocity (calculus)
Velocity (calculus)
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Instantaneous velocity
Instantaneous velocity
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Newton's notation
Newton's notation
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Acceleration (calculus)
Acceleration (calculus)
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Instantaneous acceleration
Instantaneous acceleration
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Calculus in physics
Calculus in physics
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Acceleration and position
Acceleration and position
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Study Notes
Velocity and Acceleration
- Velocity is the rate of change of position with respect to time.
- Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with respect to time.
Calculating Velocity
- Position vector r = x î + y ĵ + z k̂
- Differentiate the position vector with respect to time to find velocity: dr/dt = (dx/dt) î + (dy/dt) ĵ + (dz/dt) k̂
- Base vectors (î, ĵ, k̂) are constant in magnitude and direction, allowing for simple differentiation.
- Velocity vector components are: dx/dt, dy/dt, dz/dt.
Calculating Acceleration
- Acceleration vector a = dv/dt = d2r/dt2.
- Using the velocity components, find acceleration components: d(dx/dt)/dt , d(dy/dt)/dt , d(dz/dt)/dt.
- Alternative expression for acceleration: d2r/dt2 as a second derivative of the position vector.
Velocity and Displacement
- A particle's displacement, Δr, in time Δt, becomes tangent to its trajectory in the limit Δt→0.
- This limit defines velocity as a derivative.
Formal Definition of Velocity
- Velocity = dx/dt
- Leibniz notation: v = dx/dt
- Newton notation: v = ẋ
- Instantaneous acceleration: a = limΔt→0(v(t + Δt) − v(t))/Δt = dv/dt = v̇
Acceleration as Second Derivative
- Acceleration = d2x/dt2 = ẍ.
- d2x/dt2 is the second derivative of position.
- Speed is the magnitude of velocity: s = |v|. In 1 dimension, speed = velocity.
Velocity and Acceleration in Multiple Dimensions
- Extending the concepts to multiple dimensions using vectors.
- Example in the x-y plane: position vector r(t) = (x(t), y(t)).
- Displacement between times t1 and t2 is Δr = r(t2) − r(t1).
- Displacement Δr during interval Δt is r(t + Δt) − r(t).
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This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of velocity and acceleration in physics. Participants will explore calculations related to position vectors, differentiation to find velocity, and the relationship between velocity and acceleration. Test your understanding of these critical topics in motion analysis!
