Chapter 1 Flashcards

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An object’s change in position relative to a reference point.

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Motion

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The distance traveled divided by the the time interval during which the motion occurred.

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Speed

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The speed of an object in a particular direction.

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Velocity

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The rate at which velocity changes over time; an object accelerates if its speed, direction, or both changes.

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Acceleration

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A push or a pull exerted on an object in order to change the motion of the object; force has size and direction.

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Force

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6
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The SI unit for force.

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Newton

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7
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The combination of all of the forces action on an object.

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Net Force

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A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

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Friction

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9
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A force of attraction betwe.en objects that is due to their masses

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Gravity

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A measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object; its value can change with the location of the object in the universe.

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Weight

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object.

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Mass

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