can the velocity of an object be in a different direction than the acceleration?

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can the velocity of an object be in a different direction than the acceleration?

2006-07-20 01:02:48 · 3 answers · asked by elaiza f 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education

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Absolutely.

Then the velocity is changing DIRECTION (and maybe MAGNITUDE.)

A body in orbit has an acceleration always toward the center of the orbit, but the velocity is always perpendicular to the acceleration.

Deceleration, slowing down, is always an acceleration OPPOSED to the velocity (in the opposite direction).

Happens frequently.

2006-07-20 01:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by Iridium190 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Yes.

When a ball is hit towards the sky, its velocity is towards to the sky but its acceleration is towards to the Earth.

2006-07-20 01:10:25 · answer #2 · answered by Shehan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes!

2006-07-20 04:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by Libby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋