newton Flashcards
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Hypothesis
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A possible explanation for a single observation or an answer to a scientific question. It is an educated guess!
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Law
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A statement that describes what scientist expect to happen every time under a specific set of conditions
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Theory
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Explanations that has been proven correct so far by repeated tests.
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True or false?
Do all objects fall at the same rate due to gravity?
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True, air resistance causes some objects to fall faster than others. That’s why an acorn falls faster than a leaf.
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What is force?
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A push or a pull
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What is acceleration?
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To increase speed. It is the rate at which velocity changes.
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What is net force?
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The combination of all forces that are acting on an object combined.
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What is velocity?
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Speed in a given direction.
