Motion + Forces Vocab Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Position
A
Location of an object
2
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Reference
A
Location in comparison to another location
3
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Motion
A
Change in position over time
4
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Speed
A
How far an object moves in a given time
5
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Vector
A
Quantity of direction + magnitude
6
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Velocity
A
Speed in a specific direction
7
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Inertia
A
Tendency of objects to resist a change in motion
8
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Newtons 1st Law
A
An object in motion stays in motion, and an object at rest stays unless acted upon by another force
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A