RELATIVE SPEED
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Relative Speed.
Relative Speed - as a noun
The vector difference between the velocities of two bodies : the velocity of a body with respect to another regarded as being at rest.
Example: "The motion may have a different appearance as viewed from a different reference frame, but this can be explained by including the relative velocity of the reference frame in the description of the motion."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relative velocityExample Sentences
"The relative speed between the two cars caused a collision."
"The astronauts experienced a loss of relative speed as they approached the space station."
"To measure the relative speed of a moving object, you need a reference point."
"The concept of relative speed is essential in understanding motion in physics."
"When traveling on a highway, maintaining a safe relative speed is crucial."
