Velocity is always TANGENT to the path. Acceleration, in general, has BOTH tangential and normal components. The normal component of acceleration always points INWARD to the path. The tangential ...

We encourage you to interact with your colleagues here on conversations about this homework problem. The velocity (in blue) is seen to be tangent to the path, as expected, The acceleration (in red) ...

I first learned in high school physics about the myth of centrifugal force. On paper and in theory, it’s a very real force, one that pulls you away from something. The term comes up in the automotive ...