Time
Definition
Time is a fundamental quantity that measures the duration between events or actions. It helps us understand when things happen and allows us to compare durations.
Analogy
Imagine time as a conveyor belt that moves everything forward. Just like items on a conveyor belt move past us one after another, events occur one after another as time passes.
Related terms
Period: Period refers to the amount of time it takes for a complete cycle or repetition of an event to occur.
Interval: An interval is the duration between two specific points in time.
Stopwatch: A stopwatch is a device used to measure and track the amount of time that has passed.
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- A student conducts an experiment and creates a graph of Force (N) vs. Time (s). How would the student be able to find the impulse of the object from the graph?
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