Dictionary Flashcards

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Q

What is a force?

A

A push or pull which can have an effect on an object’s speed, direction or shape

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2
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What is weight?

A

Force created by gravity

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3
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What is reaction?

A

Force from a surface opposing gravity

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4
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What is traction?

A

Force making movement for an object

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5
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What is friction?

A

Force in between two surfaces opposing motion

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6
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What is a thrust?

A

Force created by a jet engine or propeller

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7
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What is upthrust?

A

Upwards force for a floating object, (produced by a buoyancy)

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8
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What is lift?

A

Upwards force for an object that flies

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9
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What is drag

A

Force fighting motion for an object moving through a fluid

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10
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What does streamlined mean?

A

Shape that id smooth, curved, pointy which is designed to reduce drag

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11
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What is a galaxy?

A

Big gravitational bound system of stars, numbering from 100million-100 trillion

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