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velocities

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for velocities.

Editorial note

Did they teach you that velocities add without explaining that it's an approximation only valid for low velocities?

Examples12
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A rapidity of motion.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of velocities gathered in one view.

noun

A rapidity of motion.

noun

The rate of occurrence.

noun

(physics) A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for velocities.

noun

A rapidity of motion.

noun

The rate of occurrence.

noun

(physics) A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.

noun

(economics) The number of times that an average unit of currency is spent during a specific period of time.

Example sentences

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Did they teach you that velocities add without explaining that it's an approximation only valid for low velocities?

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Specifically, it refers to calculating positions based on last known velocities.

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Did you know that fact that speeds do not simply add together at relativistic velocities was directly measured in 1851?

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It seems like larger planets would have escape velocities that are larger than their orbital velocity.

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Time passes at different rates at different altitudes, and relative velocities also screw with you.

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Second, after adjustment, all users with different velocities will experience their clock going slower.

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The inputs are the game states, like locations of agents and ball, and velocities.

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Edit: jjaredsimpson's comment makes a very good point about velocities much closer to 1c.

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You have an infinite number of velocities, depending on what you compare to.

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Yes, if you have a source of lift, and you're within the atmosphere, then you can circumnavigate the globe without reaching orbital velocities.

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Can the courts subpoena google for the two driver's locations and velocities?

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Assuming a 115gr 9mm +P (.167 BC) that leaves the muzzle at 1275fps, the bullet slows to subsonic velocities between 50 and 75 yards.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use velocities in a sentence?

Did they teach you that velocities add without explaining that it's an approximation only valid for low velocities?

What does velocities mean?

A rapidity of motion.

What part of speech is velocities?

velocities is commonly used as noun.