Year 7 Physics Practical Workbook - Keywords and Definitions (p15) Flashcards

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1
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Which term is defined as follows?
To move or cause to move faster

A

Accelerate

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2
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What is the definition of the following term?
Mass

A

The amount of matter (stuff) a thing is made up of

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Which term is defined as follows?
The unit of force, symbol N

A

Newton

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4
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Which term is defined as follows?
Shaped to reduce resistance to motion from air or water

A

Streamlined

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5
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Which term is defined as follows?
The support force provided by a solid surface like a floor

A

Reaction

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Which term is defined as follows?
A state of balance between opposing forces or actions

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Equilibrium

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7
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Which term is defined as follows?
Forces acting on an object that are the same size but act in opposite directions

A

Balanced Forces

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Which term is defined as follows?
A stretching force

A

Tension

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What is the definition of the following term?

Equilibrium

A

A state of balance between opposing forces or actions

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What is the definition of the following term?
Tension

A

A stretching force

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Which term is defined as follows? The force of the earth on an object due to its mass

A

Weight

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What is the definition of the following term?
Reaction

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The support force provided by a solid surface like a floor

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13
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What is the definition of the following term?
Newton

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The unit of force, symbol N

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What is the definition of the following term?

Balanced Forces

A

Forces acting on an object that are the same size but act in opposite directions

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15
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What is the definition of the following term?
Streamlined

A

Shaped to reduce resistance to motion from air or water

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16
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What is the definition of the following term?
Weight

A

The force of the earth on an object due to its mass

17
Q

What is the definition of the following term?

Drag

A

The force acting on an object moving through air or water that causes to slow down

18
Q

Which term is defined as follows?
The force that resists movement because of contact between surfaces

A

Friction

19
Q

What is the definition of the following term?

Accelerate

A

To move or cause to move faster

20
Q

What is the definition of the following term?
Friction

A

The force that resists movement because of contact between surfaces

21
Q

Which term is defined as follows?
The amount of matter (stuff) a thing is made up of

A

Mass

22
Q

Which term is defined as follows?
The force acting on an object moving through air or water that causes to slow down

A

Drag