science Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
the speed of an object in a particular direction
A
velocity
2
Q
the rate at which velocity changes over time
A
acceleration
3
Q
amount of matter in an object
A
mass
4
Q
the tendency of an object to resist change in motion
A
inertia
5
Q
the distance traveled divided by the time interval during which the motion occoured
A
speed
6
Q
a basis or standard for evaluation
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reference point
7
Q
the action or process of moving or being moved
A
motion
8
Q
a measure of the pull of gravity on that mass and it is also a force
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weight
9
Q
become or make greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree
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increased
10
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make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
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decreased
