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Random errors

Random errors are the errors caused by fluctuations of factors outside the range of the experiment and usually outside the […]

Reaction force is the force which the second body exerts on the first. [convertkit_form form=”3114616″]

Reaction time refers to the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it.

Reaction time is the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it.

A Reading on a measuring instrument or tool in physical sciences is a datum or set of data about some

Rear-heavy (opposite to nose-heavy): Used on a transport vehicle. It is the characteristics of Having the centre of gravity located

Resistance is any mechanical force that tends to retard or oppose motion.

Resistance distance is the distance the object moved by the object you are doing work on.

Resultant vector is a vector that is the sum of two or more other vectors.

Retardation or Deceleration, is a decrease in rate of change in velocity with time, a.k.a. Negative acceleration.

Robert Hooke is an English scientist who formulated the law of elasticity and proposed a wave theory of light and

Rolling friction is the frictional resistance to rotation or energy losses in rolling bearings.