Relative Velocity in Hydraulics and Waterworks Formulas

Relative Velocity is velocity of the Jet relative to the Motion of the ship. And is denoted by V_r. Relative Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Relative Velocity is always negative.

Formulas to find Relative Velocity in Hydraulics and Waterworks

fxVelocity of Jet Relative to Motion of Ship given Kinetic EnergyGo

Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas that make use of Relative Velocity

fxAbsolute Velocity of Issuing Jet given Relative VelocityGo

fxVelocity of Moving Ship given Relative VelocityGo

fxArea of Issuing Jet given Weight of WaterGo

List of variables in Hydraulics and Waterworks formulas

fx Kinetic Energy Go

fx Weight of Body Go

FAQ

What is the Relative Velocity?

Relative Velocity is velocity of the Jet relative to the Motion of the ship. Relative Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Relative Velocity is always negative.

Can the Relative Velocity be negative?

Yes, the Relative Velocity, measured in Speed can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Relative Velocity?

Relative Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Relative Velocity can be measured.

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