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equation of motion

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noun

  1. an equation describing the rate of change with time of the velocity of a body, a collection of particles, or a fluid.


Etymology

Origin of equation of motion

First recorded in 1850–55

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Find the equation of motion of the mass if it is released from rest from a position 20 cm below the equilibrium position.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

Find the equation of motion if the mass is released from a position 2 m below its equilibrium position with a downward velocity of 2 m/sec.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

If the motorcycle hits the ground with a velocity of 10 ft/sec downward, find the equation of motion of the motorcycle after the jump.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

Graph the equation of motion over the first second after the motorcycle hits the ground.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

Find the equation of motion if the spring is released from the equilibrium position with a downward velocity of 12 ft/sec.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

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