
Is Deceleration Really a Forbidden Word in Physics?
Jan 20, 2007 · as my high school physics teacher stressed, deceleration does not exist. it was a forbidden word in my introductory physics class. I do indeed partly agree...
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 …
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- …
How Do You Calculate Time and Distance for Deceleration in …
Oct 12, 2008 · Homework Statement A particle moving along a straight line decelerates according to a= -kv, where k is a constant and v is velocity. If its initial velocity at time t=0 iv v0=4 m/s …
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 …
How Does an Incline Affect Truck Deceleration? - Physics Forums
May 25, 2011 · The discussion centers on the effects of an incline on a truck's deceleration when ascending a ramp at 30 degrees. Given the truck's initial speed of 100 km/h and a stopping …
Calculating Constant Rate of Deceleration • Physics Forums
Jun 11, 2006 · The discussion revolves around calculating the constant rate of deceleration for a platform moving at a constant velocity of 100 units, needing to stop in 75 units over 50 clock …
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 …
Calculating Deceleration in a Car Crash - Physics Forums
Sep 16, 2006 · The discussion revolves around calculating the average deceleration of a driver thrown forward during a car crash. Initially, the driver’s speed was converted incorrectly, …
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.