(physics) a rate of increase of velocity
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Aerodynamic force
forces acting on airfoils in motion relative to the air (or other gaseous fluids)
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(physics) the rate of change of the angular velocity of a rotating body
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the rate of change of the angular position of a rotating body; usually expressed in radians per second or radians per minute
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the center of mass of the immersed part of ship or other floating object
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the center of mass of the immersed part of ship or other floating object
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the center of mass of the immersed part of ship or other floating object
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the center of mass of the immersed part of ship or other floating object
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the intermolecular force that holds together the molecules in a solid or liquid
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) a force due to the earth's rotation; acts on a body in motion (airplane or projectile) in a rotating reference frame; in a r…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the potential energy of an electric charge in an electric field, or of an electric current in a magnetic field.
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs;…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity; "force equals mass times acceleration"
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs;…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near it…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near it…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near it…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near it…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force
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A small periodical change of position in the stars and other heavenly bodies, due to the combined effect of the motion of light and th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: forces, acting, airfoils, motion, relative.Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting; -- opposed to passive, that receives; a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: forces, acting, airfoils, motion, relative.Opposing in combat, combating; contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: forces, acting, airfoils, motion, relative.Relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: forces, acting, airfoils, motion, relative.A certain surface of the third degree, described by a moving straight line; -- used to illustrate the motions of a rigid body and also…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: forces, acting, airfoils, motion, relative.The nominal of the second tone in the model major scale (that in C), or of the fourth tone in the relative minor scale of C (that in A…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: forces, acting, airfoils, motion, relative.Manner of deporting or demeaning one's self; manner of acting; conduct; carriage; especially, manner of acting with respect to the cou…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: forces, acting, airfoils, motion, relative.Acting or operating in two directions or with both motions; producing a twofold result; as, a double-acting engine or pump.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: forces, acting, airfoils, motion, relative.acting in bad faith; deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: forces, acting, airfoils, motion, relative.That branch of mechanics which treats of the motion of bodies (kinematics) and the action of forces in producing or changing their mot…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: forces, acting, airfoils, motion, relative.That branch of science which treats of the laws governing the physical or mechanical, in distinction from the vital, forces, and which…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: forces, acting, airfoils, motion, relative.A party, in political society, combined or acting in union, in opposition to the government, or state; -- usually applied to a minorit…
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