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Old 17th Jul 2007, 10:42
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1/2? x Rhox (V squared) is derived by integrating the rate of change of the momentum.

Since the momentum is Rho x V, if you integreate it (using integral calculus) you get the 1/2 x Rho x (V squared).

it is that the area? under the momentum vs V curve is calculated by the formula.

The Purple and Greay parts confuse me. (Gentle reminder, Why 1/2)

Please remember I want to be but curently I am so could you dumb it down a little(Lot) for me.

Edit 1/2 hour later

Or is it

1/2 x Rho x Vsquared is derived by integrating the rate of change of the momentum.

Since the momentum is Rho x V, if you integreate it (using integral calculus) you get the 1/2 x Rho x Vsquared.

it is that the area? under the momentum vs V curve? is calculated by the formula.
Changes being the Green bits
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