Force: Definition and Explanation
In physics, Force is something that causes a change in the motion of an object. Force is a push or pull upon an object resulting…
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Acceleration: Definition and Calculation
Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity. If you’re not changing your speed and you’re not changing your direction, then you simply…
Retardation: Definition
Retardation is a negative acceleration or deceleration. The velocity of a body may increase or decrease. Positive acceleration increases the speed of a moving object…
Velocity: Definition and Measurement
Velocity Speed in a particular direction is called Velocity. The units for velocity can be implied from the definition to be meters/second or in general…
Vibratory Motion
Vibratory motion is a type of motion in which a particle moves to and fro about a fixed point. It occurs at a fixed point as…
Periodic Motion: Experiment
Periodic motion is a physics term meaning the repetition of the same motion in the same amount of time. Observe the motion of the hand…
Translational Motion
Translational Motion Translational motion is the movement of an object from one point to another through space. An example of this is a bullet fired…
Reflection of Light by Mirror
Experiment: Reflection of Light by Mirror Task: Reflection of light by mirror. Required accessories: A plane mirror and a torch-light. Procedure: Keep the minor on…
Reflection of Light on different Objects or Surfaces
Task: The differences in reflection of light on different objects or surfaces. Required accessories: A reflector or mirror, a piece of wood, one page of…
Definition: Absorption of Light and Reflection of Light
When light falls on an object, if it is obstructed and returns back, it is called reflection of light. When light falls on an object…
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