Classical Mechanics
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Centripetal Acceleration
The inward acceleration of an object moving in a circular path, directed toward the center of curvature.
Classical MechanicsCentripetal Force
The net inward force directed toward the center of curvature that keeps an object moving along a curved or circular path.
Classical MechanicsCircular Motion
The movement of an object along the circumference of a circular path or orbit.
Classical MechanicsCoefficient of Restitution
A fractional measure of elasticity in a collision, defined as ratio of relative separation speed to relative approach speed.
Classical MechanicsCompletely Inelastic Collision
A collision in which colliding bodies stick together after impact, moving as a single combined mass with maximum kinetic energy loss.
Classical MechanicsConservation of Linear Momentum
The law stating that total linear momentum of an isolated system remains constant if no net external force acts on it.
Classical MechanicsConservative Force
A force for which total work done in moving an object between two points is independent of the path taken.
Classical MechanicsContinuity Equation
The equation expressing conservation of mass for fluid flow through a pipe or conduit.
Classical MechanicsCouple
A system of two equal, parallel forces acting in opposite directions whose lines of action do not coincide, producing pure torque without…