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Momentum

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impulsenounA wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.

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impulsenounA wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
inertianoun(physics, uncountable or countable) The property of a body that resists any change to its uniform motion; equivalent to its mass.
velocitynoun(physics) A vector quantity that denotes the rate of change of position with respect to time, combining speed with a directional component.
accelerationnoun(uncountable) The act of accelerating, or the state of being accelerated; increase of motion or action; as opposed to retardation or deceleration.
dynamicsnoun(physics) The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.
timenoun(uncountable) The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events.
buoyancynounThe ability of an object to stay afloat in a fluid.
groundnounThe surface of the Earth, as opposed to the sky or water or underground.
kineticnounRelating to motion.
catalystnoun(chemistry) A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process.
torrentnounA violent flow, as of water, lava, etc.; a stream suddenly raised and running rapidly, as down a precipice.
steamnounThe hot gaseous form of water, formed when water changes from the liquid phase to the gas phase (at or above its boiling point temperature).
leveragenoun(by extension) Any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.
levernoun(mechanics) A rigid piece which is capable of turning about one point, or axis (fulcrum), and in which are two or more other points where forces are applied; — used for transmitting and modifying force and motion.
pivotnoun(figuratively, by extension) Something or someone having a paramount significance in a certain situation.
dynamicnounChanging; active; in motion.
enginenounThe part of a car or other vehicle which provides the force for motion, now especially one powered by internal combustion.
instalmentnoun(Australia, British, Canada) Standard spelling of installment.
magnitudenoun(uncountable, countable) The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.
tractionnounGrip.

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