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linear momentium

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The product of an object’s mass and its velocity, often denoted as “p” and expressed as p = mv.

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Newton’s second law

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The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied to it and inversely proportional to its mass, described by F = ma.

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law of conservation of momentum

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In a closed system with no external forces acting, the total momentum before a collision equals the total momentum after the collision.

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collisions

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Interactions between objects where they exert forces on each other for a short period of time.

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impulse

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The change in momentum of an object resulting from the application of a force over time.

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elastic collision

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A type of collision in which both kinetic energy and momentum are conserved.

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inelastic collision

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A type of collision in which kinetic energy is not conserved but momentum is.

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completely inelastic collision

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A type of collision in which the objects stick together after colliding, conserving neither kinetic energy nor momentum.

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center of mass

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The point at which the mass of an object or system can be considered to be concentrated, often simplifying the analysis of motion.

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radians

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A unit of angular measure used in physics, representing the angle subtended when the radius of a circle is wrapped around its circumference.

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Angular velocity

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The rate of change of angular displacement with respect to time, often denoted as ω (omega).

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angular acceleration

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The rate of change of angular velocity with respect to time, often denoted as α (alpha).

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torque

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A measure of the tendency of a force to rotate an object around an axis, calculated as the force applied multiplied by the lever arm.

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lever arm

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The perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation to the line of action of a force.

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moment of inertia

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A measure of an object’s resistance to rotational motion, depending on its mass distribution and shape.

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rotational kinetic energy

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The energy associated with the rotational motion of an object, calculated as 1/2 times the moment of inertia times the square of the angular velocity.

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angular momentum

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The rotational analog of linear momentum, equal to the moment of inertia times angular velocity, often denoted as L.

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law of conservation of angular momentum

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In the absence of external torques, the total angular momentum of a closed system remains constant.

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equilibrium

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A state in which an object experiences no net force or net torque, resulting in a stable, unchanging condition.

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statics

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The branch of mechanics that deals with objects at rest or in a state of constant motion.

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stable

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A condition in which a small disturbance from equilibrium leads the system to return to its original state

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unstable

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A condition in which a small disturbance from equilibrium leads the system to move away from its original state.

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neutral equilibrium

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A condition in which a small disturbance from equilibrium does not result in a change in the system’s state.

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Hooke’s law

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A law describing the linear relationship between the force applied to a spring and the resulting deformation, typically expressed as F = -kx.

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ultimate strength

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The maximum stress a material can withstand before breaking.

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fracture

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The process of breaking or cracking, often due to excessive stress.

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stress

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The internal resistance or force per unit area within a material, often measured in pascals (Pa).

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strain

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The relative deformation or change in shape of a material in response to stress, typically expressed as a dimensionless ratio.

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compression

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A type of stress that results in a decrease in the length or volume of a material.

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tension

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A type of stress that results in an increase in the length of a material.

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shear

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A type of stress that results in deformation of a material by parallel forces applied in opposite directions.

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elastic modulus

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A measure of a material’s stiffness and ability to deform under stress.

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Young’s modulus

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A measure of a material’s resistance to deformation under tension or compression.

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shear modulus

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A measure of a material’s resistance to deformation by shear stress.

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Bulk modulus

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A measure of a material’s resistance to changes in volume under pressure.

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solid

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A state of matter characterized by a fixed shape and volume, with particles arranged in a regular pattern.

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liquid

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A state of matter characterized by a fixed volume but no fixed shape, with particles that can move past one another.

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gas

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A state of matter characterized by no fixed shape or volume, with particles that move freely and independently.

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fluids

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Substances that flow and can take the shape of their container, including both liquids and gases.

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density

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The mass of a substance per unit volume, often expressed in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

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Specific gravity (SG)

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The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance (usually water), often used to determine the buoyancy of objects in fluids.

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Pressure

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The force per unit area applied to a surface, typically measured in pascals (Pa) or atmospheres (atm).

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Pascal’s principle

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A principle stating that a change in pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted undiminished to all portions of the fluid.

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manometer

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A device used to measure the pressure of gases or liquids in a container by comparing it to atmospheric pressure.

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barometer

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An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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atmospheric pressure

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The pressure exerted by the weight of the Earth’s atmosphere on a given area at sea level, approximately 101.3 kPa.

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gauge pressure

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The pressure above atmospheric pressure, often used in pressure measurements.

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Archimedes’ principle

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A principle stating that the buoyant force acting on an object submerged in a fluid is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid.

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Bernoulli’s principle

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A principle describing the relationship between the pressure, velocity, and elevation of a fluid in motion, often used to explain lift in aerodynamics.

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laminar

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The type of fluid flow characterized by smooth, parallel layers of fluid, where adjacent layers move at different speeds.

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turbulent

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The type of fluid flow characterized by chaotic, irregular motion and mixing.

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streamlines

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Imaginary lines that represent the paths of fluid particles in a flow, used to visualize fluid motion.

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Bernoulli’s equation

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A fundamental equation describing the conservation of energy in fluid flow, relating pressure, velocity, and elevation.

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Viscosity

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The measure of a fluid’s resistance to flow, often described as its thickness or stickiness.

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surface tension

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The force that acts to minimize the surface area of a liquid, creating a “skin” on the surface.

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equation of continuity

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A principle stating that the mass flow rate of an incompressible fluid is constant along a streamline, ensuring that mass is conserved in fluid flow.

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simple harmonic motion

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A type of periodic motion in which an object oscillates back and forth around a central point, with a restoring force proportional to the displacement from equilibrium

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amplitude

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The maximum displacement from the equilibrium position in simple harmonic motion.

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period

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The time it takes for one complete cycle of a periodic motion.

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sinusoidal

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Describing a motion, wave, or function that follows a sinusoidal (sine or cosine) pattern.

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frequency

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The number of cycles or oscillations of a wave that occur per unit of time, typically measured in hertz (Hz).

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simple pendulum

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A mass (pendulum bob) attached to a string or rod that swings back and forth under the influence of gravity, exhibiting simple harmonic motion.

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damped

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A term used to describe a system or oscillation where energy gradually decreases over time due to the presence of damping forces.

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natural frequency

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The frequency at which an object or system oscillates with the greatest amplitude when disturbed from equilibrium.

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waves

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Disturbances that propagate through a medium, carrying energy and information without transporting matter.

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pulse

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A single disturbance or wave packet that travels through a medium.

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wavelength

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The distance between two successive points in a wave that are in phase, such as two consecutive crests or troughs.

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amplitude

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The maximum displacement of a point on a wave from its equilibrium position.

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pitch

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The perception of the frequency of sound waves, determining whether a sound is high or low in tone.

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audible range

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The range of frequencies that can be heard by the human ear, typically from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.

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loudness

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The subjective perception of the intensity or amplitude of sound, often measured in decibels (dB).

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intensity

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The power per unit area carried by a sound wave, related to its amplitude and distance from the source.

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fundamental

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The lowest frequency and primary mode of vibration of an oscillating object or musical instrument.

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overtones

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Higher-frequency harmonics that accompany the fundamental frequency in complex vibrations.

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harmonics

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Multiples of the fundamental frequency in complex waveforms or vibrations.

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open tube

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A tube, such as a musical wind instrument, open at both ends, allowing for the production of specific harmonics.

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closed tube

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A tube, such as an organ pipe, closed at one end, which produces a different set of harmonics compared to an open tube.

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beats

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The interference pattern produced by the superposition of two sound waves with slightly different frequencies.

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Doppler effect

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The change in frequency or wavelength of a wave in relation to an observer moving relative to the source of the wave, often observed in sound and light.

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supersonic

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Describing an object or wave that travels at a speed greater than the speed of sound in a medium.

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Ultrasonic

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Sound waves with frequencies above the upper limit of human hearing, typically used in applications like medical imaging and cleaning.

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