Physics

Relative Velocity

Compute the velocity of object A relative to object B: v_AB = v_A − v_B. Supports 1D (scalar) and 2D (vector) modes.

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Inputs

Mode

v_A — Velocity of A (m/s, + = right)

v_B — Velocity of B (m/s, + = right)

v_Ax (m/s)

v_Ay (m/s)

v_Bx (m/s)

v_By (m/s)

Result

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Step-by-Step Work

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Velocity Vector Diagram

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