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In physics, what is motion and how is it mathematically described?
In physics, what is motion and how is it mathematically described?
Motion is the phenomenon of an object changing its position over time. It is mathematically described in terms of displacement, distance, velocity, acceleration, speed, and frame of reference.
What is the branch of physics that describes the motion of objects without reference to their cause?
What is the branch of physics that describes the motion of objects without reference to their cause?
The branch of physics that describes the motion of objects without reference to their cause is called kinematics.
What is the branch of physics that studies forces and their effect on motion?
What is the branch of physics that studies forces and their effect on motion?
The branch of physics that studies forces and their effect on motion is called dynamics.
If an object is motionless relative to a frame of reference, how is it described?
If an object is motionless relative to a frame of reference, how is it described?
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According to modern physics, can Newton's concept of absolute motion be determined?
According to modern physics, can Newton's concept of absolute motion be determined?
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What is the mathematical description of motion in physics based on?
What is the mathematical description of motion in physics based on?
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How is the position of an object that is not in motion relative to a given frame of reference described?
How is the position of an object that is not in motion relative to a given frame of reference described?
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What is the concept that modern physics holds regarding absolute motion?
What is the concept that modern physics holds regarding absolute motion?
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What does motion apply to according to the text?
What does motion apply to according to the text?
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What is the state of everything in the universe as per the concept of modern physics?
What is the state of everything in the universe as per the concept of modern physics?
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