(physics) a rate of increase of velocity
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Centrifugal force
the outward force on a body moving in a curved path around another body
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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 process or condition of acting or moving, as opposed to rest; the doing of something; exertion of power or force, as when one body a…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outward, force, body, moving, curved.A distorted or monstrous projection or representation of an image on a plane or curved surface, which, when viewed from a certain poin…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outward, force, body, moving, curved.the path that is prescribed for an airplane that is preparing to land at an airport; "the traffic patterns around O'Hare are very crow…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outward, force, body, moving, curved.Bent; crooked; curved laterally, esp. with the convex side outward; as, a bandy leg.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outward, force, body, moving, curved.Any mass or portion of matter; any substance distinct from others; as, a metallic body; a moving body; an aeriform body.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outward, force, body, moving, curved.A very singular missile weapon used by the natives of Australia and in some parts of India. It is usually a curved stick of hard wood,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outward, force, body, moving, curved.A curve, in which a body, starting from a given point, and descending solely by the force of gravity, will reach another given point i…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outward, force, body, moving, curved.A vertical cleated drum or cylinder, revolving on an upright spindle, and surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for bars or levers. It…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outward, force, body, moving, curved.the inward force on a body moving in a curved path around another body
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outward, force, body, moving, curved.A wedge, or block made to fit in any space which it is desired to fill, esp. something to steady a cask or other body, or prevent it f…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outward, force, body, moving, curved.The act of moving in a circle, or in a course which brings the moving body to the place where its motion began.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outward, force, body, moving, curved.The application to another of either physical or moral force. When the force is physical, and cannot be resisted, then the act produce…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: outward, force, body, moving, curved.
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