Instantaneous Velocity

Definition

Instantaneous velocity refers to the speed and direction of an object at a specific moment in time. It is calculated by finding the derivative of the object's position function with respect to time.

Related terms

Average Velocity: The total displacement divided by the total time taken for an object's motion.

Speed: The magnitude (absolute value) of velocity, indicating how fast an object is moving without considering its direction.

Acceleration: The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.