
Is Deceleration Really a Forbidden Word in Physics?
Jan 20, 2007 · The discussion centers on the concept of deceleration in physics, with participants agreeing that it is a misleading term. Deceleration is viewed as a vector quantity that implies …
Kinematics: time for a given acceleration, deceleration and …
May 9, 2019 · The discussion centers on calculating the minimum time required for a train to travel a fixed distance while accelerating and decelerating, without maintaining a constant …
G force and rate of deceleration - Physics Forums
Oct 30, 2016 · gee i am not worthy of being here with you guys but i must know is an accelerometer's negative output due to the braking of a motor vehicle directly proportional to …
How to calculate vehicle deceleration (time to stop)
May 29, 2005 · Ok here is my question. Take a person riding a bike. If you can calculate their momentum by knowing their total weight and speed, how could you calculate the DISTANCE …
How do I calculate the average deceleration of a car?
Jan 12, 2009 · To calculate the average deceleration of a car slowing from 13 m/s to rest over a distance of 640 m, the formula v² = u² + 2as is used. The initial velocity (u) is 13 m/s, the final …
Calculation of force from deceleration? • Physics Forums
Sep 30, 2011 · The calculations reveal that the force exerted can be approximately 120 million Newtons when considering the correct parameters, including mass and time of deceleration. …
Finding the distance from deceleration - Physics Forums
Apr 15, 2010 · Homework Statement A lorry is driving at 96 km h^−1. The driver decelerates to a speed of 48 km h^−1. Given that the deceleration is 2.68 m s^−2 find the distance over which …
Deceleration and Acceleration: Opposites or One and the Same?
Jun 18, 2016 · Homework Statement If you decelerate in one direction, are you accelerating in the opposite direction? Ex. You are standing in an elevator and are slowing down, going upwards- …
SUVAT equation question: When will the car collide with the lorry ...
Oct 9, 2023 · The key equation derived is that the car collides with the stationary lorry if the deceleration of the car, denoted as a2, is less than or equal to ku2^2, where k is a function of …
Deceleration: True or False? | Homework Equations Explained
Jan 24, 2011 · Homework Statement True or False Homework Equations Deceleration is always in the negative direction. The Attempt at a Solution true.