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No, it is not. At a constant speed, yes. But velocity has a direction component, and by running on (following) a curve, a change of direction (and, therefore, velocity) will have to be made. Again, note that speed can stay the same, but velocity has a direction vector associated with it that cannot be ignored.
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SteveYes, it is possible to run around an oval running track at a constant velocity if the runner maintains a consistent speed without accelerating or decelerating. The runner would need to adjust their pace in the curved sections to counteract the change in direction and maintain a constant velocity.
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What is an example of constant speed with changing velocity?
An example of constant speed with changing velocity is a car moving in a circular path. The speed of the car remains constant, but the velocity changes because the direction of the car is constantly changing as it moves around the curve.
Is constant speed current velocity?
No, it is not. Basically speed is a scalar whereas velocity is a vector.A car going round a circular track at constant speed has a velocity which is changing at every moment.
Is it possible for a body to have average speed but zero average velocity give reason and example?
Yes, it is possible. This can happen when an object changes direction but ends up at its starting point. For example, if a person walks a certain distance in one direction and then walks back the same distance, their average speed over the entire trip could be constant, but their average velocity would be zero since displacement is zero (ending at the same point).
A horse is moving a constant speed of 8ms is the horse accelerating?
No, if the horse is moving at a constant speed of 8 m/s, it means there is no change in its velocity over time, and thus no acceleration. Acceleration refers to a change in velocity, either in speed or direction.
Real life example of second law of motion?
Constant velocity is the Newton's first law. A real life example is Sunlight, an example of constant velocity, light traveling at the constant speed of light.. On earth, an ice skater gliding or a hockey puck sliding on ice is a close example of nearly constant velocity. A stable oil drilling platform is close to zero constant velocity.
