Whats the difference between uniform acceleration and uniform velocity?
Well I was always a little baffled by the difference between acceleration and velocity; but this is how I keep it clear in my head. Velocity is just a fancy way of saying speed EXCEPT that it also means that the speed measured is travelling in a particular direction. IOW, Velocity= (change in distance)/ (change in time). Acceleration on the other hand is the second derivative of velocity, which is ANOTHER fancy way of saying: Acceleration= change*(change in distance)/ (change in time) So back to your question… Suppose you’re driving your car South down the interstate highway at a constant speed of 45 miles per hour. This would be considered your uniform velocity. The further you get from the city the number of cars lighten up, it’s a beautiful day, and you have the top down in your sports coupe. IOW you decide to hit the pedal and drive a little faster, say 65 mph. The change in speed from 45mph to 65 mph would be considered the uniform acceleration. So there you go, examples and equ
