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  1. 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...

  2. 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. How to find the equation for the maximum velocity possible

    Feb 13, 2017 · Homework Statement When an object is moving in a vertical circle attached to a string, it can withhold a maximum tension at the bottom of it's path. Derive an expression for …

  8. Difference between angular velocity and angular frequency

    Aug 8, 2018 · I have seen so many questions and confusion about the difference between angular velocity/speed and angular frequency. Usually, answers were always given in the context of …

  9. Why Is Initial Velocity Not Always Zero? • Physics Forums

    Aug 9, 2021 · The initial velocity of this ball is at the moment is resting at the table and it is therefore zero, however for the purpose of the problem we consider as "initial" velocity the final …

  10. How Long Does It Take a Person to Reach Terminal Velocity?

    Apr 20, 2014 · I want to estimate how long it will take a person (I could specify their dimensions and density :P but maybe just take it as 170 cm tall, 80 kg, etc.) to fall a certain height in the …