Science Physics Definition 5086

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Physical quantity

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A quantity that can be measured, consisting of a numerical magnitude and a unit.

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Period of a simple pendulum

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The time taken for one complete oscillation.

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Scalar quantities

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Physical quantities that have only magnitude.

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Vector quantities

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Physical quantities that have both magnitude and direction.

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Speed

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Defined as the rate of change of distance.

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Velocity

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Defined as the rate of change of displacement.

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Acceleration

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Defined as the rate of change of velocity.

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Uniform acceleration

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Defined as a constant rate of change of velocity.

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Mass

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The amount of matter in a body.

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Weight

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The gravitational force acting on an object that has mass.