Mmastodon SciencePhysics first seen 17 h ago, last 5 h ago, peak #1

Velocity explained as a fundamental concept in kinematics

Original: Velocity is a measurement of speed in a certain direction of motion. It is a fundamental concept in kinematics, the bran

A physics explainer is circulating describing velocity as the measurement of speed in a specific direction of motion. It notes that velocity is a vector quantity, meaning both magnitude and direction are required, and that it underpins kinematics, the branch of classical mechanics describing the motion of physical objects.

Why now: People are sharing accessible science explainers that clarify a basic but often confused physics concept.

kinematicsclassical mechanics

Open on mastodon →

Evidence

• Velocity is a measurement of speed in a certain direction of motion. It is a fundamental concept in kinematics, the branch of classical mechanics that describes the motion of physical objects. Velocity is a vector quantity, meaning that both magnitude and direction are needed… · dianea@lgbtqia.space · 15

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/371643