distance
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Newton's equation calculates gravitational force by multiplying two masses together, dividing by the square of the distance between them, and multiplying by big G. Written mathematically, the law is expressed as Gm1m2/r2.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
In an age when the world’s best players tend to prioritize distance with their drivers, Rai is one of the game’s lightest hitters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Then again, maybe you’d also appreciate getting to see the world without having to catch a series of flights or drive a long distance.
From Slate • May 16, 2026
However, the inability to meaningfully distance itself from that breakout level raises some concern.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
The best way to prevent a conflict with Cadet Mason is to keep your distance, she’d said, like it was easy to do in a class as small as ours.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing distance
Word Generation Science - Measurement
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The Number System
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Force and Motion (Mechanics) - Middle School
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