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 …
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 …
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 …
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 then multiply it by …
Induced Drag Airfoil: Proportional to Velocity^2? - Physics Forums
Mar 14, 2010 · The discussion centers on the relationship between induced drag and velocity in airfoils, specifically addressing the claim that induced drag is inversely proportional to the square of airspeed. …
Centrifugal Compressor: Absolute Velocity Calculation
Jan 28, 2024 · The discussion centers on calculating the absolute velocity of air at the outlet of a centrifugal compressor using the impeller diameter, RPM, and slip factor. Key concepts include the …
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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 …
Magnitude and Direction of Velocity (projectile motion)
Apr 4, 2009 · The discussion focuses on determining the magnitude and direction of a baseball's velocity at its maximum height when thrown at an initial velocity of 15 m/s at an angle of 60 degrees. The …
Torque v. Time Graph -- Find angular velocity - Physics Forums
Dec 2, 2014 · The discussion focuses on calculating the angular velocity of an object with a moment of inertia of 3.00 kg·m² subjected to varying torque over time. The key equations utilized include torque …
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 …