Newton's Laws of Motion

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  1. non-zero
    not involving zero
    This means that in the absence of a non-zero net force, the center of mass of a body either remains at rest, or moves at a constant velocity.
  2. collinear
    lying on the same line
    Third law: The mutual forces of action and reaction between two bodies are equal, opposite and collinear.
  3. center of mass
    point representing the mean position of the matter in a body
    This means that in the absence of a non-zero net force, the center of mass of a body either remains at rest, or moves at a constant velocity.
  4. classical mechanics
    the branch of mechanics based on Newton's laws of motion
    Newton's laws of motion are three physical laws that form the basis for classical mechanics.
  5. law of motion
    one of three basic laws of classical mechanics
    Newton's laws of motion are three physical laws that form the basis for classical mechanics.
  6. inversely
    in an inverse or contrary manner
    Second law: A body of mass m subject to a net force F undergoes an acceleration a that has the same direction as the force and a magnitude that is directly proportional to the force and inversely proportional to the mass, i.e.,
  7. proportional
    having a constant ratio
    Second law: A body of mass m subject to a net force F undergoes an acceleration a that has the same direction as the force and a magnitude that is directly proportional to the force and inversely proportional to the mass, i.e.,
  8. unbalanced
    being or thrown out of equilibrium
    They have been expressed in several different ways over nearly three centuries,[2] and can be summarized as follows: First law: Every body remains in a state of constant velocity unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force.[3][4][5]
  9. derivative
    a compound obtained from another compound
    Alternatively, the total force applied on a body is equal to the time derivative of linear momentum of the body.
  10. linear
    involving a single dimension
    Alternatively, the total force applied on a body is equal to the time derivative of linear momentum of the body.
  11. acceleration
    an increase in rate of change
    Second law: A body of mass m subject to a net force F undergoes an acceleration a that has the same direction as the force and a magnitude that is directly proportional to the force and inversely proportional to the mass, i.e.,
  12. velocity
    distance traveled per unit time in one direction
    They have been expressed in several different ways over nearly three centuries,[2] and can be summarized as follows: First law: Every body remains in a state of constant velocity unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force.[3][4][5]
  13. reaction
    an idea evoked by some experience
    Third law: The mutual forces of action and reaction between two bodies are equal, opposite and collinear.
  14. exert
    put to use
    This means that whenever a first body exerts a force F on a second body, the second body exerts a force −F on the first body.
  15. act upon
    have and exert influence or effect
    They have been expressed in several different ways over nearly three centuries,[2] and can be summarized as follows: First law: Every body remains in a state of constant velocity unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force.[3][4][5]
  16. magnitude
    the property of relative size or extent
    Second law: A body of mass m subject to a net force F undergoes an acceleration a that has the same direction as the force and a magnitude that is directly proportional to the force and inversely proportional to the mass, i.e.,
  17. simultaneous
    occurring or operating at the same time
    The action and the reaction are simultaneous.
  18. force
    influence that results in motion, stress, etc. when applied
    They describe the relationship between the forces acting on a body and its motion due to those forces.
  19. momentum
    the product of a body's mass and its velocity
    Alternatively, the total force applied on a body is equal to the time derivative of linear momentum of the body.
  20. at rest
    in a state of repose or especially sleep
    This means that in the absence of a non-zero net force, the center of mass of a body either remains at rest, or moves at a constant velocity.
  21. net
    an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together
    This means that in the absence of a non-zero net force, the center of mass of a body either remains at rest, or moves at a constant velocity.
  22. equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
    Alternatively, the total force applied on a body is equal to the time derivative of linear momentum of the body.
  23. constant
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
    They have been expressed in several different ways over nearly three centuries,[2] and can be summarized as follows: First law: Every body remains in a state of constant velocity unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force.[3][4][5]
  24. motion
    the act of changing location from one place to another
    Newton's laws of motion are three physical laws that form the basis for classical mechanics.
  25. external
    happening or arising outside some limits or surface
    They have been expressed in several different ways over nearly three centuries,[2] and can be summarized as follows: First law: Every body remains in a state of constant velocity unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force.[3][4][5]
  26. mutual
    common to or shared by two or more parties
    Third law: The mutual forces of action and reaction between two bodies are equal, opposite and collinear.
  27. opposite
    being directly across from each other
    Third law: The mutual forces of action and reaction between two bodies are equal, opposite and collinear.
Created on Fri Apr 15 20:53:41 EDT 2011

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