constant velocity
[ˈkɑːnstənt vəˈlɑːsəti]
noun phrase
velocidade constante
1. Motion at a steady speed in a single direction, where the acceleration is zero
The car traveled at constant velocity down the highway.
O carro viajou a uma velocidade constante na estrada.
2. In physics, a state where an object's speed and direction do not change over time
An object moving at constant velocity experiences no net force acting upon it.
Um objeto que se move com velocidade constante não experimenta nenhuma força líquida atuando sobre ele.
3. Motion characterized by zero acceleration, following Newton's first law
The satellite orbited Earth at approximately constant velocity.
O satélite orbitava a Terra em uma velocidade aproximadamente constante.
This is primarily a scientific and technical term used in physics, engineering, and mathematics education in both Brazil and the United States. It's fundamental to understanding classical mechanics and is taught in high school and university physics courses. The concept is culturally neutral and universally understood in academic and professional contexts across both countries.
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