Can an object have an instantaneous velocity if it has zero acceleration?
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asked Feb 16, 2018 at 17:02
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Yes. Acceleration is change in velocity; when acceleration is zero, the velocity is constant, but not necessarily zero.
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$\begingroup$ Thank You for your response, that was very helpful. What can be an example of this? just to have a better understanding. $\endgroup$ Commented Feb 16, 2018 at 20:30
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$\begingroup$ Even if an object's velocity is constant and zero, it still has an instantaneous velocity at all time points. It's just zero. $\endgroup$ Commented Feb 16, 2018 at 20:32
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$\begingroup$ Example: When you drive your car at 60 km/h, but have your foot on the pedal just enough so that you stay at 60 km/h. Then you don't accelerate, but your velocity is still 60 km/h. $\endgroup$ Commented Feb 17, 2018 at 16:32