Chapter 1.2 Flashcards
1
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Motion
A
an objects change in position relative to a reference point
2
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speed
A
distance traveled divided by the time when the motion occur
3
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Velocity
A
the speed of an object in a particular direction
4
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Acceleration
A
the rate at which velocity changes
5
Q
Force
A
a push or pull exerted on an object in order to change the motion
6
Q
newton
A
SI unit for force
7
Q
net force
A
the combination for all of the forces.
8
Q
Friction
A
force that opposes motion between 2 surfaces.
9
Q
Gravity
A
force of attraction that is due to mass
10
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Mass
A
measure of the amount of matter
11
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Weight
A
measure of gravitational force
