chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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motion
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an objects change in position relative to a refrence point
2
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speed
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the distance traveled divided by the time invertal during wich the motion occured
3
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velosity
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the spped of an object in a particular direction
4
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acceleration
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the rate at wich velosity changes over time
5
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force
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a push or pull extended on an object in order to change the motion of an object
6
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newton
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the Si unit fro force
7
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net force
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the combination of all of the forces acting on an object
8
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friction
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a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact
9
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gravity
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a force of attraction between objects that is due to their mass
10
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wieght
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a measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object
11
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mass
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a measure of the amount of matter in an object
