
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, …
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, …
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...
Can you have a negative average velocity? • Physics Forums
Sep 3, 2012 · I understand that it's possible to have a negative instantaneous velocity, but I'm wondering if it's possible to have an negative average velocity. For example, let's say you start …
Relationship between viscosity and velocity in fluid mechanics
Oct 31, 2022 · hello, I read in a lecture paper about fluid mechanics that velocity is not related to viscosity, i found this odd and i think it is an error , can someone...
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 …
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 …
Velocity divided by Acceleration gives distance? - Physics Forums
Jun 24, 2016 · Velocity divided by Acceleration gives distance? Mongster Jun 24, 2016 Accelaration Acceleration Mechanics Speed Velocity Click For Summary
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 …
Why is velocity squared in the equation for kinetic energy?
Apr 6, 2007 · I believe it was Newton who first proposed kinetic energy as being proportional to mass times velocity. Liebniz further refined the relationship by stating that the velocity should …