Physics - Kevin Flashcards
magitude of speed that includes the direction of the action
Velocity (n)
relating to the movements of physical objects
Kinetic (adj)
showing little or no change, action, or progress
Static (adj)
a state in which opposing forces or actions are balanced so that one is not stronger or greater than the other
Equilibrium (n)
a property of matter by which something that is not moving remains still and something that is moving goes at the same speed and in the same direction until another thing or force affects it
Inertia (n)
The force that acts in perpendicular to the surface, where the object is moving or staying still
Normal Force (n)
Gaining certain amount of speed over time
Accelerate (v)
the force that causes a moving object to slow down when it is touching another object
Frictional Force (v)
the property of attracting certain metals : the attracting property of a magnet
Magnetism (n)
the degree to which something is stretched : the amount that something is stretched
Tension (n)
a forward or upward push
Thrust (v)
a quantity (such as velocity) that has size and direction
Vector (n)
a quantity that only has magnitude
Scalar (n)
having a size, number, or amount that is directly related to or appropriate for something
Proportional (adj)
losing certain amount of a speed over time
Decelerate (v)
