Galilean invariance

proper noun

The principle that the laws of motion are the same in all inertial frames of reference.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. engineeringThe principle that the laws of motion are the same in all inertial frames of reference.

    Synonyms: Galilean relativity

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounThe principle that the laws of motion are the same in all inertial frames of reference.

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