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Confusing speed with velocity, neglecting the directional component of velocity. Overlooking that deceleration is still a form of acceleration (negative acceleration). Failing to correctly apply the …
Phase and group velocity for the wave function - Physics Forums
Jul 20, 2025 · The discussion centers on the concepts of phase and group velocity in wave functions, particularly in the context of quantum mechanics. It clarifies that the group velocity, …
Calculating Nozzle Flow Rate To work out the flow rate of water from a nozzle we need to work out the volume in a given period of time. To do this we work out the area of the nozzle and …
Addition of Velocities (Velocity Composition) in Special Relativity
May 20, 2024 · The “Addition of Velocities” formula (more correctly, the “Composition of Velocities” formula) in Special Relativity v A C c = v A B c + v B C c 1 + v A B c v B C c is a …
Velocity divided by Acceleration gives distance? - Physics Forums
Jun 24, 2016 · Velocity divided by acceleration does not yield distance, as the units do not align correctly. The discussion highlights a common confusion between the symbol 's' representing …
Is velocity ever a scalar quantity? • Physics Forums
Dec 27, 2024 · I thought velocity was always a vector quantity, one with both magnitude and direction. When it came to the suvat equations, where v = final velocity, and u = initial velocity, …
Finding Velocity given x and y velocities • Physics Forums
Oct 26, 2008 · 1. How do you find the velocity of an object if you are given the x and y components of the velocity? 2. Not sure! 3. It makes the most sense...
Average Speed vs. Velocity: Explained • Physics Forums
Jul 9, 2021 · Though average speed over a finite interval of time is greater or equal to the magnitude of the average velocity, Instantaneous speed at an instant is equal to the …
Chapter 6, Velocity Analysis Video Solutions, Machines and
Video answers for all textbook questions of chapter 6, Velocity Analysis, Machines and mechanisms : Applied Kinematic Analysis by Numerade
Understanding Angular Velocity: W = 2pi (f) - Physics Forums
May 31, 2010 · Can anyone explain to me how angular velocity (w) = 2pi(f) -->where f = frequency. This is not a homework question involving numbers. I'm reading a section on "the …