Who introduced the concept of variable velocity?

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of variable velocity and who introduced it. The group speculates that it was most likely introduced by early humans, but it was Newton and Leibniz who provided a mathematical understanding of it.
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who introduced the concept of variable velocity?

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[tex]l = \int_{t0}^t v dt[/tex]

instead of just t*v? I think we will never know... It's hardly to determine a point at which one could say "here a concept has been introduced", too.
 
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As soon as the words "moving slowly" and "moving quickly" were in the language, we had the concept, so it was probably some cavenman. Thag Jones, perhaps.
 
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What is variable velocity?
 
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Can anyone give answer?
which scientist introduced the concept of variable velocity?
 
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What do you mean "variable velocity"? It doesn't take a scientist to know that something can travel at a changing velocity! Consider what you do when you slow down from a run to just a walk :)
 
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Newton and Leibniz taught us how to show it mathematically.
 

FAQ: Who introduced the concept of variable velocity?

What is variable velocity?

Variable velocity is the measurement of the rate of change of an object's position over time. It takes into account the changes in speed and direction of an object as it moves.

Who introduced the concept of variable velocity?

The concept of variable velocity was introduced by the famous physicist Sir Isaac Newton in his Second Law of Motion. He described how an object's velocity can change when acted upon by a force.

How is variable velocity different from constant velocity?

Variable velocity is different from constant velocity in that it takes into account the changes in speed and direction of an object, while constant velocity refers to an object moving at a steady speed in a straight line.

What are some real-life examples of variable velocity?

Some real-life examples of variable velocity include a car accelerating or decelerating, a roller coaster changing speeds and direction, and a ball being thrown in the air and coming back down.

Why is the concept of variable velocity important in science?

The concept of variable velocity is important in science because it helps us understand how objects move and interact with each other. It is also crucial in fields such as physics, engineering, and astronomy for predicting and analyzing the motion of objects in the natural world.

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