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1
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how fast an object is moving in a specific direction. Measured as distance divided by time. Use equation V = d/t

A

Velocity

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2
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a change in velocity over time. Unit = m/s/s

A

acceleration

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3
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forces that are either not equal in strength or direction (DOES cause a change in motion)

A

Unbalanced force

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4
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the force of attraction between any 2 objects

A

gravity

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5
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Units of measurement for Acceleration

A

m/s/s

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6
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Formulas for Acceleration (there are 2)

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F=MA or a = Vf-Vi / Tf-Ti

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7
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The acceleration of an object is dependent on two variables–(1) the mass of the object and (2) the net force acting on the object

A

N2L

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8
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Greater the force, _________ the acceleration

A

greater

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9
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Greater the mass, the ____________ the acceleration for the given force.

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less

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10
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Acceleration is inversely proportional to what?

A

mass

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11
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A large mass requires a proportionally ______ force to achieve the same acceleration

A

larger

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12
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Acceleration is the result of _________ forces?

A

unbalanced

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13
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If there is NO acceleration, the net force must be ______.

A

0

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