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How do you tell if velocity is changing?

In this tutorial you will learn what it takes to make velocity change. This can be a tricky concept, so pay attention!

Summary

  1. v- velocity
  2. s- speed
  3. mph
  4. miles per hour

Notes

    1. Like all vectors, velocity has a length and a direction
    1. A vector is an arrow, so if the arrow starts pointing in a new direction, or if it shrinks or grows, then the vector is changing
    1. Here is an example of a change in velocity where speed changes and direction stays constant
    1. Even though the speed is constant in this example, the direction changes, and so the velocity is actually changing!