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But we're talking about the tangent between two velocity vectors

I've added a diagram. As you can see, qVp (same thing as Vqp) is tangential to the locus of Vq

So could you say that: the energy that was put into seperating the nucleons actually adds to the mass of the individual nucleons, which is the reason as to why they are heavier as constituents?

https://www.physicsforums.com/attachments/221718 Say if we have two particles P, and Q, traveling at velocities Vp and Vq respectively. If it is IMPOSSIBLE for Q to collide with P, let us find the distance of closest approach. So from the frame of reference of P, itself is stationary, and Q is...

So we have a nucleus. Let's say its a helium nucleus. If I want to split this nucleus into its constituent nucleons, I must do work against the strong force which is holding it together. Now that I have done the work, the particles are no longer bound. I have done work against the strong force...

Homework Statement A bird can fly in still air at 100km/h. The wind blows at 90km/h from W(x degrees)S. The bird wishes to return to its nest which is due E of its present position. In which direction, relative to the air, should it fly?My textbook says that the velocity of the bird relative to...

Then it would just stay in equillibrium

I have a spring with mass M attached, and leave it at equilibrium. Then I displace it some more by stretching it down a bit more. Displacement due to the mass= X, displacement due to stretching it even more=Y. Why isn't the amplitude of oscillation= X+Y, but is only actually only Y? This is...