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Velocity of Approach in Vehicle Collision Formulas
The velocity of approach refers to the relative velocity at which two objects are moving towards each other just before they interact or collide. And is denoted by v
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. Velocity of Approach is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Velocity of Approach is always positive.
Formulas to find Velocity of Approach in Vehicle Collision
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Velocity of approach
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Velocity of approach in indirect impact of body with fixed plane
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List of variables in Vehicle Collision formulas
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Final Velocity of Second Mass
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Final Velocity of First Mass
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Coefficient of Restitution
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Initial Velocity of Mass
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Angle between Initial Velocity and Line of Impact
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FAQ
What is the Velocity of Approach?
The velocity of approach refers to the relative velocity at which two objects are moving towards each other just before they interact or collide. Velocity of Approach is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Velocity of Approach is always positive.
Can the Velocity of Approach be negative?
No, the Velocity of Approach, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
What unit is used to measure Velocity of Approach?
Velocity of Approach 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 Velocity of Approach can be measured.
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