Math 2.0

Mechanics of particles and systems Kinematics Concept

Velocity

Builds on DerivativeEuclidean vector

Summary

The velocity of a moving point is the rate of change of its position with respect to time. It is a vector: it has a direction, the direction of motion, and a size, the speed. Mathematically, it is the derivative of the position as a function of time. Velocity is the first notion of kinematics, and acceleration and momentum are built from it.

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