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chapter 12 science vocab
science vocab
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Science
8th Grade
04/16/2009

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motion
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an objects change in position relative to a reference point
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average speed
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the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken
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velocity
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the speed of an object in a paticular direction
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acceleration
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the rate at which velocity changes over time; an object accelerates if its speed, direction, or both changes
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force
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a push or a pull exerted on an object in order to change the motion of the object; force has size and direction
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newton
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the SI unit for force
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net force
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the combination of all of the forces acting on an object
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friction
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a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact
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kinetic friction
Definition
moving objects that occur when to objects that are moving with friction involved
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static friction
Definition
friction that does not move when a force is applied
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lubricants
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substances put on objects to reduce the amount of friction that oject will have against it
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