
Relationship between viscosity and velocity in fluid mechanics
Oct 31, 2022 · The viscous force within a fluid will depend on the velocity gradient (aka shear rate) within the fluid. That does not mean that the viscosity is a function of velocity. Viscosity is …
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 …
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...
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 …
Velocity of air coming out of a nozzle - Physics Forums
May 31, 2013 · To calculate the speed of air exiting a nozzle from a compressed air tank, the pressure ratio must be considered to determine if the flow is choked, which occurs when the …
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 · To find angular velocity (ω) from torque (τ), the relationship τ = Iα is used, where I is the moment of inertia and α is angular acceleration. Angular acceleration can be expressed as …
Exit velocity of a gas through a hole • Physics Forums
Sep 25, 2016 · The discussion centers on the relationship between the exit velocity of gas and the diameter of a hole in a pressurized container. Initially, it was suggested that the exit velocity …
Find Velocity given Force and Mass - Physics Forums
Mar 17, 2009 · To find the velocity of a 4.80 kg object subjected to a time-varying force, the relationship F = ma can be used to derive acceleration. The formula v = at can be adapted to …