Physical motion, i.e., a change in position of a body or subject as a result of an external force. It is distinguished from MOVEMENT, a process resulting from biological activity.

Synonyms: Motions, Motion

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a concept in physics; differentiate from MOVEMENT, a physiological concept ,68; was see under MOVEMENT 1963-67 ,search MOVEMENT 1966-67

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D009038

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