
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 - …
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 …
Direction of friction: deceleration and turning - Physics Forums
Jun 6, 2012 · However, during deceleration, while the car still moves east, the friction vector points west, opposing the forward motion of the tires. This confusion arises from the …
What does it mean to say that an object decelerates?
Sep 16, 2015 · The discussion clarifies the concept of deceleration in physics, emphasizing that deceleration refers to a reduction in speed rather than a decrease in acceleration. Participants …
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.
Grinding Wheel Motion: Angular Velocity and Acceleration
Apr 28, 2005 · The grinding wheel discussion centers on calculating the stopping time and angular deceleration after an initial phase of constant angular acceleration. The wheel starts …
Calculating Deceleration Forces: Is It Easier to Use g's or Mass?
Apr 11, 2010 · Greetings, First post here. I am trying to calculate the force applied to a 150 lb. person riding in a vehicle that decelerates from 12mph to 8 mph in .5 seconds. If I am …