Classical Mechanics
8 terms
Acceleration
The vector rate of change of velocity with respect to time.
Classical MechanicsAmplitude
The maximum magnitude of displacement from the equilibrium position in an oscillating or wave system.
Classical MechanicsAngular Acceleration
The rate of change of angular velocity with respect to time.
Classical MechanicsAngular Displacement
The angle through which a point or line rotates about a specified axis in a specified direction.
Classical MechanicsAngular Momentum
The rotational analog of linear momentum, defined as the product of moment of inertia and angular velocity.
Classical MechanicsAngular Velocity
The vector rate of change of angular displacement with respect to time.
Classical MechanicsApparent Weight
The effective weight of a body, equal to the normal contact force supporting it in an accelerating frame.
Classical MechanicsArchimedes' Principle
The principle stating that any object fully or partially submerged in a fluid experiences an upward buoyant force equal to the weight of…