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Thread starter Saippo
Start date Jun 13, 2016

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The discussion revolves around the calculation of time based on an atom's movement, specifically when it hits a wall twice, resulting in a total distance of 2d along the x direction. The equation delta t = 2d/vx is presented to explain this relationship, leading to a query about whether vx can be derived as vx = 2d/delta t. The participants clarify that the formula for time is indeed time = distance/speed, confirming that the calculations are correct. The conclusion emphasizes that understanding the manipulation of these equations is straightforward once the relationships are clear. Overall, the discussion focuses on clarifying the mathematical relationships involved in the atom's movement.

Jun 13, 2016

Saippo

I'm reading an explanation that involves the atom hitting the wall twice so the distance the atom traveled is 2d along the x direction in time delta t. Then the paragraph concludes that delta t = 2d/vx
So I assumed that it was because vx = 2d/delta t. Is that it? Or is there something that I'm missing? Thanks!

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Jun 13, 2016

avikarto

time=distance/speed
t=2d/vx

That's all there is to it.

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