RHIT MA113/Vector Functions

Vector Functions

Position

Velocity

Velocity is equal to the derivative of position with respects to time,

Tangent and Normal Vectors

The Tangent Vector is the unit vector tangent to the motion, . The Normal vector, similarly, is the unit vector normal to the motion,

Acceleration

Acceleration is equal to the derivative of velocity with respects to time,

Tangential and Normal Acceleration Vectors

Curvature/Radius of Curvature

Osculating Circle