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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.

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Figure 7.11 Graph of the equation of motion over a time of one second.

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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.

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Find the equation of motion of the mass if it is released from rest from a position 15 cm below the equilibrium position.

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Find the equation of motion if there is no damping.

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