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

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What is the definition of the following term?
Streamlined

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Shaped to reduce resistance to motion from air or water

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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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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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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?

Equilibrium

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A state of balance between opposing forces or actions

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What is the definition of the following term?
Mass

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

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What is the definition of the following term?
Tension

A

A stretching force

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What is the definition of the following term?
Weight

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

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What is the definition of the following term?

Accelerate

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To move or cause to move faster

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What is the definition of the following term?
Friction

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The force that resists movement because of contact between surfaces

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What is the definition of the following term?

Drag

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

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