Total Velocity Calculator
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The Total Velocity Calculator allows you to determine the velocity of an object relative to a final point by summing its velocity relative to an intermediate point and the velocity of that intermediate point relative to the final point. This is crucial in scenarios involving multiple moving reference frames, such as in physics problems or engineering applications.
Total Velocity Formula
The formula used to calculate the total velocity is:
\[
V_t = V_{o-a} + V_{a-b}
\]
- \( V_t \): Total velocity (m/s)
- \( V_{o-a} \): Velocity of the object relative to point A (m/s)
- \( V_{a-b} \): Velocity of point A relative to point B (m/s)
How to Calculate Total Velocity
To calculate the total velocity:
- Identify the velocity of the object relative to an initial reference point (Point A).
- Identify the velocity of that reference point (Point A) relative to another point (Point B).
- Sum these velocities to find the total velocity of the object relative to Point B.
This calculator simplifies the process of finding total velocity, making it easier to solve problems that involve multiple moving reference points.