(physics) a rate of increase of velocity
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The center of mass, inertia, or gravity of a body or system of bodies.
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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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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: center, mass, inertia, gravity, body.(astronomy) the common center of mass around which two or more bodies revolve
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: center, mass, inertia, gravity, body.Of or pertaining to the center of gravity. See Barycentric calculus, under Calculus.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: center, mass, inertia, gravity, body.The whitish mass of soft matter (the center of the nervous system, and the seat of consciousness and volition) which is inclosed in th…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: center, mass, inertia, gravity, body.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: center, mass, inertia, gravity, body.To draw or bring to a center point; to gather into or about a center; to bring into one system, or under one control.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: center, mass, inertia, gravity, body.Relating to the center of gravity, or to the process of finding it.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: center, mass, inertia, gravity, body.The act of coalescing; union into a body or mass, as of separate bodies or parts; as, a coalition of atoms.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: center, mass, inertia, gravity, body.To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force; to fix; as, to concent…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: center, mass, inertia, gravity, body.The state of being demure; gravity; the show of gravity or modesty.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: center, mass, inertia, gravity, body.Any right line passing through the center of a figure or body, as a circle, conic section, sphere, cube, etc., and terminated by the o…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: center, mass, inertia, gravity, body.In the direction of gravity or toward the center of the earth; toward or in a lower place or position; below; -- the opposite of up.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: center, mass, inertia, gravity, body.
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