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Ali.h Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Mechanics

The following is an online definition for the word 'mechanics':

The branch of physics concerned with the equilibrium or motion of bodies in a particular frame of reference.

The phrase 'frame of reference' confuses me, can someone please explain to me what this 'frame of reference' means if possible along with an example. Thank you
  

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Hi, The following is an online definition for the word 'mechanics': The branch of physics concerned with the equilibrium or motion of bodies in a particular frame of reference. The phrase 'frame of reference' confuses me, can someone please explain to me what this 'frame of reference' means if possible along with an example. Thank you Physics is not one of my strengths, but let me try.

  • Hi, The following is an online definition for the word 'mechanics': The branch of physics concerned with the equilibrium or motion of bodies in a particular frame of reference.
  • The phrase 'frame of reference' confuses me, can someone please explain to me what this 'frame of reference' means if possible along with an example.
  • Thank you Physics is not one of my strengths, but let me try.
  • Someone asks you about the motion of a brick when you throw it into the air.
  • You typically explain by talking about the Earth's gravity.
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Hi,

The following is an online definition for the word 'mechanics':

The branch of physics concerned with the equilibrium or motion of bodies in a particular frame of reference.

The phrase 'frame of reference' confuses me, can someone please explain to me what this 'frame of reference' means if possible along with an example. Thank you

Physics is not one of my

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