
Phase and group velocity for the wave function - Physics Forums
Jul 20, 2025 · 20 TL;DR The relation between the concept and formula for group velocity As far as I know, if we have a wave function as a sum of many momentum eigen function, i.e., …
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...
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 …
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 …
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, …
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
How to find velocity given coefficient of friction, distance, mass …
May 13, 2009 · Homework Statement calculate the final velocity of an object sliding across a surface with a coefficient of friction of 0.2, a distance of 3m, an initial velocity of 50m/s and the …
How to find angular velocity from torque? • Physics Forums
Sep 6, 2013 · Hello, If I apply force on a rigid cube, I can find the torque τ as: τ = F x r Now, from torque τ I can know about the axis of rotation but how much should I rotate the cube. How can …
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 …
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 …