(physics) a rate of increase of velocity
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.Centre of immersion: alternatives and connections
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Centre of immersion
(physics) the center of mass of the immersed part of ship or other floating object
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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 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
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.(physics) a current loop gives rise to a magnetic field characteristic of a magnetic dipole; "An orbiting electron in an atom will hav…
Used in the same subject area: Mechanics, Physics.Words connected by meaning
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The point of intersection of a vertical line through the center of gravity of the fluid displaced by a floating body which is tipped t…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, center, mass, immersed, part.On the beam, that is, on a line which forms a right angle with the ship's keel; opposite to the center of the ship's side.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, center, mass, immersed, part.A substance of the consistence of wax, found floating in the Indian Ocean and other parts of the tropics, and also as a morbid secreti…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, center, mass, immersed, part.A fraudulent breach of duty or willful act of known illegality on the part of a master of a ship, in his character of master, or of th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, center, mass, immersed, part.A solution in which plates or prints are immersed; also, the receptacle holding the solution.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, center, mass, immersed, part.To surround, or envelop, as water surrounds a person immersed.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, center, mass, immersed, part.The situation of a distant object, with regard to a ship's position, as on the bow, on the lee quarter, etc.; the direction or point o…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, center, mass, immersed, part.A line of connected floating timbers stretched across a river, or inclosing an area of water, to keep saw logs, etc., from floating aw…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, center, mass, immersed, part.A contract in the nature of a mortgage, by which the owner of a ship, or the master as his agent, hypothecates and binds the ship (and…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, center, mass, immersed, part.The upward pressure exerted upon a floating body by a fluid, which is equal to the weight of the body; hence, also, the weight of a fl…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, center, mass, immersed, part.Relating to the center; situated in or near the center or middle; containing the center; of or pertaining to the parts near the center…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, center, mass, immersed, part.the center of mass of an object of uniform density
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: physics, center, mass, immersed, part.Explore Academic Dictionary
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