Velocity as a Function of Position

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Velocity as a Function of Position

### Formula:

$$v\frac{dv}{dx}=a$$

### Terminologies:

- v β†’ Velocity of the object.

- dv β†’ Small change in velocity.

- dx β†’ Small change in position.

- a β†’ Acceleration.

- dv/dx β†’ Rate of change of velocity with respect to position.

### Usage:

- Used when acceleration is expressed in terms of position instead of time.

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