
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 · 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 …
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...
Velocity divided by Acceleration gives distance? - Physics Forums
Jun 24, 2016 · Velocity divided by acceleration does not yield distance, as the units do not align correctly. The discussion highlights a common confusion between the symbol 's' representing …
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 …
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 …
Relation Between Spring Constant and Angular Velocity
Nov 17, 2015 · I was going through Periodic Motion chapter of my book and came across an equation while defining the relation between Time Period of on oscillating particle and force …
Exit velocity of a gas through a hole - Physics Forums
Sep 25, 2016 · Hello, Given: A large pressurized container with a small hole in a side. The sides of the container are VERY thin such that the thickness of the sides can be ignored. The …
Learn the Basics of Dimensional Analysis - Physics Forums
Jul 18, 2019 · The missing quantity is the velocity at which the object travels, which has physical dimension . Let us, therefore, see if we can find a product involving and that has the …
How Does Orifice Size Affect Water Velocity from a Tank?
Nov 4, 2008 · The discussion focuses on the relationship between orifice size and water velocity from a tank, referencing the Bernoulli equation. It is established that while the initial exit …