Glossary of Physics Terms (under development)

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Acceleration

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity with time.

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Acceleration due to gravity

The acceleration due to gravity g is the acceleration that a body under free fall in a gravitational field experiences. Near the surface of the Earth, g is approximately 9.8 m/s2.

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Action and reaction forces

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Air resistance

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Angular acceleration

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Angular displacement

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Angular velocity

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Average speed

The average speed of a body is the total distance travelled divided by the total time taken.

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Average velocity

The average velocity of a body is the total displacement divided by the total time taken.

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