Physical Science 9 Flashcards

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Vector quantity

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A physical measurement that contains directional information

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Scalar quantity

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A physical measurement that does not contain directional information

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3
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Acceleration

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The time rate of change of an objects velocity

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Free fall

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The motion of an object when it is falling solely under the influence of gravity.

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5
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Reference point

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A point against which position is measured

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