Vector Diagrams
Vector diagrams are diagrams that depict the direction and relative magnitude of a…
Motion with Diagrams
Introduction to Diagrams Throughout The Physics Classroom Tutorial, there is a persistent…
The Direction of the Acceleration Vector
Since acceleration is a vector quantity, it has a direction associated with it.…
Calculating the Average Acceleration
The average acceleration (a) of any object over a given interval of…
The Meaning of Constant Acceleration
Sometimes an accelerating object will change its velocity by the same amount…
Average Speed versus Instantaneous Speed
Since a moving object often changes its speed during its motion, it…
Calculating Average Speed and Average Velocity
As an object moves, it often undergoes changes in speed. For example,…
Velocity as a Vector Quantity
Velocity is a vector quantity that refers to "the rate at which an object changes…


