forces and motion Flashcards
1
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force
A
a push or a pull exerted on an object
2
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newton
A
unit used to measure force
3
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velocity
A
the speed of an object in a particular direction
4
Q
acceleration
A
the rate at which velocity changes over time
5
Q
air resistance
A
type of friction or fluid resistance
6
Q
gravity
A
the force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth.
7
Q
projectile motion
A
the movement of objects such as a ball through space
8
Q
launch angle
A
the initial elevation angle of a ball immediately after contact with the club head
9
Q
vector
A
describes the speed and direction of an object
10
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trajectory
A
the curve described by a projectile, rocket, or the like in its flight.
