Inverse of velocity function? *Have pics of attempt*

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The discussion centers on the concept of the inverse of a velocity function, specifically represented as m = f(v) and v = f-1(m). The user expresses uncertainty about the physical interpretation of this inverse relationship between mass and velocity. It is concluded that there exists a one-to-one correspondence between mass and the magnitude of velocity, indicating that for a given mass, there is a unique velocity magnitude associated with it.

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I don't know if I did this right. If I did, I can't find what meaning the inverse of this functions has :S. Any help is appreciated.

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f is a map from v to m, ie
m = f(v)

f-1 will be the map from m to v, ie
v = f-1(m)
 
I think I understand this, but what does it mean physically speaking in terms of mass and the velocity?
 
not too sure... maybe that for a given object there is one to one correspondence between mass & magnitude of velocity, so f-1, is the unique map from mass to velocity magnitude
 

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