Relative velocities (general case)
Description
The relative velocity (v_A|B) is the velocity of an object or observer B in the rest frame of another object or observer A.
The general formula for the relative velocity (v_A|B) of an object or observer B in the rest frame of another object or observer A is given by the shown formula
Related formulasVariables
vBA | relative speed (m/s) |
c | speed of sound (m/s) |
vA | speed of object A (m/s) |
vB | speed of object B (m/s) |