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 negative …
G force and rate of deceleration - Physics Forums
Oct 30, 2016 · The discussion centers on the relationship between an accelerometer's negative output and the rate of deceleration in motor vehicles. It is established that while the negative output is …
Car Crash Physics: Deceleration Calculations - Physics Forums
Jan 31, 2023 · Peak deceleration for a given crash against distance for the point on the car where acceleration is measured. This will be a decreasing function of displacement.
Deceleration and Acceleration: Opposites or One and the Same?
Jun 18, 2016 · The discussion centers on the relationship between deceleration and acceleration, specifically whether deceleration in one direction equates to acceleration in the opposite direction. …
Kinematics: time for a given acceleration, deceleration and distance ...
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 speed. The key …
How to calculate vehicle deceleration (time to stop)
May 29, 2005 · To calculate the distance a bike will roll after stopping pedaling, use kinematic equations that incorporate deceleration and road grade. The primary equations are: a = (vf - vi)/t for …
Negative acceleration, deceleration and decreasing acceleration ...
Mar 30, 2012 · The discussion clarifies the distinctions between decreasing acceleration, deceleration, and negative acceleration. Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity over time, which …
A person jumps from the roof...Calculating Leg Force during Deceleration
Feb 15, 2008 · The discussion focuses on calculating the leg force exerted during the deceleration of a person jumping from a height of 3.9 meters. The participant correctly calculated the velocity just …
Drag force = Mass * deacceleration? - Physics Forums
Oct 21, 2011 · The drag force acting on a spherical ball submerged in water can be calculated using the formula F_d = m (a + g), where F_d is the drag force, m is the mass, a is the deceleration, and g is …
Deceleration of an object due to friction • Physics Forums
Nov 17, 2013 · The discussion centers on calculating the force required to push a 1 kg object over a distance of 200 meters on a surface with a friction coefficient of 0.4. The frictional force is determined …