General physics

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Hypothesis

Physics; General physics

A tentative explanation of a phenomenon that is compatible with the data and provides a framework for understanding and describing that phenomenon.

Second law of motion

Physics; General physics

The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on that object and inversely proportional to the mass of the object.

Impulsive force

Physics; General physics

The force which acts on a body for a very short time but produces a large change in the momentum of the body is called an impulsive force.

Secondary coil

Physics; General physics

Part of a transformer, a coil of wire in which the voltage of the original alternating current in the primary coil is stepped up or down by way of electromagnetic induction.

Incandescent

Physics; General physics

Matter emitting visible light as a result of high temperature for example, a light bulb, a flame from any burning source, and the sun are all incandescent sources because of high temperature.

Simple pendulum

Physics; General physics

A heavy point mass (actually a small metallic ball), suspended by a light inextensible string from a frictionless rigid support is called a simple pendulum. A simple pendulum is a simple machine ...