forward velocity

collocation in English

meaningsofforwardandvelocity

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forward
adjective
uk
/ˈfɔː.wəd/us
/ˈfɔːr.wɚd/
towards the direction that is in front ...
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velocity
noun[C or U]
uk
/vəˈlɒs.ə.ti/us
/vəˈlɑː.sə.t̬i/
the speed at which an object ...
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(Definition offorwardandvelocityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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To increase it to 0.7 m/s, the biped was required to delay the touch-down of the swing leg until it had gained sufflcientforwardvelocity.
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The ratio of rotational toforwardvelocityfor each spermatozoon during a given period is then plotted versus its forward velocity during the same period.
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A number of objective parameters, viz. step length, stepping height, andforwardvelocityduring flight, are used as steering variables.
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In these instances, the integral associated with the retrogradeflowwas subtracted from that related to forward flow, so that the netforwardvelocity-time integral could be calculated.
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It is divided into the following subtasks: (1) the height control of the body; (2) the pitch control of the body; and (3) theforwardvelocitycontrol of the body.
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Raibert et al.8 reported that the horizontal controller resulted in a steady-state velocity error or offset, which depended on theforwardvelocityand the parameters of the robot model.
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When the arm is almost fully extended vertically, a slight circular motion impartsforwardvelocity.
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Since drag also increases asforwardvelocityincreases, the insect is making its flight more efficient as this efficiency becomes more necessary.
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A ramjet generates no static thrust and needs a booster to achieve aforwardvelocityhigh enough for efficient operation of the intake system.
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Practically, it means that the boomerang being at the furthest point has a very lowforwardvelocity.
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