force Flashcards
1
Q
force
A
is a push or a pull exerted on an object
2
Q
newton
A
measures force
3
Q
velocity
A
the speed of an object in a particular direction
4
Q
acceleration
A
the rate at which velocity changes
5
Q
projectile motion
A
movement objects such as a ball through space
6
Q
trajectory
A
curved path a ball takes
7
Q
air resistance
A
the curve is slightly steeper on the right than on the left
8
Q
vector
A
describes the speed and direction
9
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acceleration
A
change in velocity
10
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gravity
A
downward acceleration