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9Ia – Forces and movement key words Flashcards

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accelerate

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To change velocity (speed or direction).

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To change velocity (speed or direction).

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accelerate

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air resistance

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A force that slows things down that are moving through air. It is caused by friction and by the object pushing the air out of the way.

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A force that slows things down that are moving through air. It is caused by friction and by the object pushing the air out of the way.

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air resistance

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balanced forces

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When two forces on an object are the same strength, but in opposite directions.

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When two forces on an object are the same strength, but in opposite directions.

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balanced forces

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drag

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Another name for air resistance or water resistance.

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Another name for air resistance or water resistance.

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drag

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fluid

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A gas or a liquid.

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A gas or a liquid.

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fluid

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friction

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A force between two objects that are touching. It usually acts to slow things down or prevent movement.

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A force between two objects that are touching. It usually acts to slow things down or prevent movement.

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friction

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resultant force

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The difference between forces in two opposite directions.

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The difference between forces in two opposite directions.

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resultant force

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unbalanced forces

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When two forces acting in opposite directions on an object are not the same strength. Unbalanced forces change the motion of objects.

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When two forces acting in opposite directions on an object are not the same strength. Unbalanced forces change the motion of objects.

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unbalanced forces

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upthrust

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A force that pushes things up in liquids and gases.

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A force that pushes things up in liquids and gases.

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upthrust

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water resistance

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A force that slows things down that are moving through water. It is caused by friction and by the object pushing the water out of the way.

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A force that slows things down that are moving through water. It is caused by friction and by the object pushing the water out of the way.

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water resistance

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weight

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The amount of force with which gravity pulls something towards the Earth. It is measured in newtons (N).

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The amount of force with which gravity pulls something towards the Earth. It is measured in newtons (N).

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weight

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