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, I thought both of …
Change in direction affecting velocity • Physics Forums
Jul 13, 2016 · Changing direction while in motion does affect velocity, as velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction. When an object, such as a weight swung in a circle, changes …
Diving Board Jump: Analyzing Velocity and Height - Physics Forums
Sep 13, 2013 · The discussion centers on the physics problem of a diver jumping from a 3.00-meter high diving board with an initial upward velocity of 1.75 m/s. The diver's velocity upon reaching the water …
Speed of sound wave and particle velocity • Physics Forums
Nov 7, 2013 · And the velocity of the particle due to the simple harmonic motion is also independent of the speed of the wave. To be clear, when I talk about the velocity of the particle, I'm talking about the …
Finding Velocity given x and y velocities • Physics Forums
Oct 26, 2008 · To find the velocity of an object given its x and y components, the Pythagorean Theorem is the correct method for calculating the magnitude of the velocity vector. Specifically, the formula …
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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 vector …
What is the derivation for the drag force equation used in Terminal ...
Feb 17, 2005 · The drag force equation used in terminal velocity, expressed as F_drag = 1/2 * C_D * A * ρ * v^2, is fundamentally a definition rather than a derivation. The drag coefficient (C_D) is …
Velocity - Viscosity/density? WHAAA? - Physics Forums
Apr 29, 2011 · The discussion centers on a year 12 physics student's investigation into fluid mechanics, specifically examining the relationship between terminal velocity and viscosity using Stokes Law. The …
Orbital Velocity: Why Mass Doesn't Matter • Physics Forums
Oct 10, 2015 · The discussion centers on the independence of orbital velocity from mass, specifically in the context of satellites. The centripetal force equation, m2v2/r = GM1m2/r2, illustrates that when …
Finding Impulse and Velocity from Force vs. Time Graph
Oct 3, 2012 · The discussion focuses on calculating impulse and final velocity from a force vs. time graph for an object with a mass of 1.7 kg. To find the impulse, participants emphasize using the …