Definition:Relative Velocity
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Definition
Let $A$ and $B$ be bodies in ordinary space.
Let the frame of reference $\RR$ be such that $B$ is stationary with respect to $\RR$.
Let $\mathbf v$ be the velocity of $A$ with respect to $\RR$.
Then $\mathbf v$ is the velocity of $A$ relative to $B$.