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  1. 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, …

  2. Coordinate Transformation - velocity? - Physics Forums

    Mar 12, 2009 · If I have a velocity vector V in some coordinate system. Is there anything special that needs to be done to convert V -> V' ? Basically, I have a matrix (N x 3) in north-east-down …

  3. Velocity of electron moving between charged plates

    Dec 3, 2009 · whts the relation of velocity V and electric field E? i only know about E=F/e(relation of electric field E and Force F) any one like to answer?

  4. Can force be expressed as mass flow rate times velocity

    Aug 1, 2015 · I know that F=ma which give the units of kg.m/s/s (in SI units) but can force also be expressed as mass flow rate times velocity which also has the same units? Example: water …

  5. 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 …

  6. Final velocity of a ball down a ramp. - Physics Forums

    Jan 16, 2015 · Homework Statement If a ball is dropped down a ramp of any shape, will the acceleration always be 9.8 assuming there is no friction. Homework Equations I...

  7. 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, …

  8. About Work done when velocity is constant • Physics Forums

    Nov 28, 2021 · Here's where I got the questions: These are from a worksheet I downloaded online: Answer Key The answer key says that the answer to the first question is 500J and for …

  9. Finding Velocity Components given Speed and Heading

    Jul 12, 2017 · Homework Statement Given the Speed of vehicle at any instant (say 30 meters/s) and Heading of a vehicle (say 270 degrees ) , how can i find the velocity...

  10. 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 …