Unit 3 Vocabulary (Basic) Flashcards
1
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anomalies
A
variations or changes from the normal
2
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gravitation
A
a fundamental force of attraction between any two masses
3
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inverse-square law
A
energy is strongest at its source and as energy moves away from the source, it weakens proportionally.
4
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sporadic
A
occurrences that happen at irregular intervals; occasional
5
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trajectory
A
a curve such as that traveled by a rocket in its flight
6
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conjecture
A
draw a conclusion based upon inadequate evidence
7
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duration
A
the time something exists
8
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impulse
A
a force acting at a particular magnitude and time to change an object’s momentum
9
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momentum
A
an object’s movement determined by the object’s mass times velocity
