Answer to Question #78194 in Mechanics | Relativity for hamid

Question

if a body is moving with some velocity, say ,20 km/hr towards NORTH and it takes a turn with same speed 20 km/hr towards EAST, does acceleration produce in the body?

Answer 1

Acceleration refers to the change in a body's velocity. Velocity is characterized by magnitude and direction. In the given case, the magnitude of the body's velocity stays constant, but the direction changes. Hence, the acceleration does produce in the body.