Tag: Acceleration
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Simple Harmonic Motion
Introduction Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) is a type of periodic motion where the restoring force is directly proportional to the displacement and acts in the direction opposite to that of displacement. It is an important concept in physics due to its wide applicability in various phenomena such as pendulums, spring-mass systems, and oscillations in electrical…
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Velocity
Velocity is a vector quantity that describes the rate at which an object changes its position. It is defined as the displacement of an object per unit of time and has both magnitude and direction. Velocity is often measured in meters per second (m/s), but other units such as feet per second (ft/s) or miles…
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Chapter 12: Uniform Circular Motion
12.1 Introduction to Uniform Circular Motion (UCM) Uniform circular motion describes the movement of an object traveling in a circular path with a constant speed. Although the speed remains constant, the object experiences acceleration due to the continuous change in its direction. This page will explore the basics of uniform circular motion. 12.2 Defining Uniform…
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Chapter 11: Projectile Motion
11.1 Introduction to Projectile Motion Projectile motion is a fundamental concept in physics that deals with the motion of an object under the influence of gravity while experiencing no other forces once set in motion. This type of motion is very familiar to us all as we often observe it in everyday life. Shooting a…
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Acceleration
Acceleration is one of the most fundamental concepts in physics and is a measure of how an object’s velocity changes over time. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction. It is calculated as the rate of change of velocity. In other words, acceleration tells us how quickly an object is…