
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...
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 …
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 …
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 …
Kinematics: time for a given acceleration, deceleration and …
May 9, 2019 · Note: Maths has always been kinda a weak point for me in school. Anyway. From hereon I'm going to talk about this in the context of a train for simplicity, even though this is …
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- …
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 …
Calculation of force from deceleration? - Physics Forums
Sep 30, 2011 · Hello people In this thread I am interested in how to calculate Newtons or force from a falling object being stopped by someone or something such as a machine. In my …
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.