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conservation of angular momentum

Physics; General physics

If the net torque acting on a rigid body is zero, then the angular momentum of the body is constant or conserved.

conservation of momentum

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The principle stating that for any isolated system, linear momentum is constant with time.

constant of proportionality

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A constant in the numerator of a formula.

convex lens

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Also called a converging lens, a lens that is thicker in the middle than at the edges. Convex lenses refract light through a focal point.

convex mirror

Physics; General physics

A mirror that is curved such that its center is closer to the viewer than the edges, such as a doorknob. Convex mirrors reflect light away from a focal point.

cosine

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The cosine of an angle in a right triangle is equal to the length of the side adjacent to the angle divided by the length of the hypotenuse.

cross product

Physics; General physics

A form of vector multiplication, where two vectors are multiplied to produce a third vector. The cross product of two vectors, A and B , separated by an angle, θ , is A × B = ABcos θ ...

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