Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
An objects change in position relative to a reference point
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Motion
2
Q
The distance traveled by an object divided by the time taken to travel that distance
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Speed
3
Q
The speed of an object in a particular direction
A
Velocity
4
Q
The rate at which velocity changes
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Acceleration
5
Q
A push or pull
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Force
6
Q
The SI unit for force (symbol, N)
A
Newton
7
Q
The combination of all of the forces acting on an object
A
Net force
8
Q
A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact
A
Friction
9
Q
A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses
A
Gravity
10
Q
A measure of gravitational force on an object
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Weight
11
Q
The amount of matter in an object
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Mass
