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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 · As far as I know, if we have a wave function as a sum of many momentum eigen function, i.e., ##\\psi=\\sum_k \\alpha_k e^{i(kx-\\omega t)}##, the group velocity is the 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 …
Understanding Zero Velocity and Non-Zero Acceleration: Explained
Aug 1, 2009 · I heard it would be possible to have zero velocity & non zero acceleration (I know the opposite situation where there is velocity (constant), but zero acceleration). Could anyone …
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 …
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...
Find Velocity given Force and Mass - Physics Forums
Mar 17, 2009 · Homework Statement A 4.80 kg object initially at rest at the origin is subjected to the time-varying force shown in the figure What is the object's velocity at t =6 s ? Homework …
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
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...