velocity

(noun)

A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, or a speed with the directional component.

Related Terms

  • acceleration

Examples of velocity in the following topics:

  • Formulas and Problem-Solving

    • Let's take a few examples of other linear equations, namely velocity, gratuity (tip), and cost of purchased goods:
  • Scientific Applications of Quadratic Functions

    • The formula relates height (hhh) to initial velocity (v0v_0v​0​​) and gravitational acceleration (ggg):
  • Circles as Conic Sections

    • The trajectories that enabled NASA's twin Voyager spacecraft to tour the four gas giant planets and achieve velocity to escape our solar system
  • Rates of Change

    • For example, the rate at which distance changes over time is called velocity.  
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