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Chapter 5 Flashcard Set
Physical Science
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Science
8th Grade
12/15/2010

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Term
Motion
Definition
an objects change in position over time when compared to the reference point
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Reference Point
Definition
An object that appears to story in place in relation to an object in motion
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Speed
Definition
the rate in which an object moves: speed depends on the distance traveled and the time taken to travel
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Velocity
Definition
The speed of an object in a particular direction
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Acceleration
Definition
the rate at which velocity changes; an object accelerates if its speed changes, if its direction changes, if its direction changes, or if both its speed and its direction changes
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Force
Definition
A push or pull; all forces have both size and direction
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Newton (N)
Definition
The SI unit of force
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Net Force
Definition
The force that results from combining all the forces exerted on an object
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Friction
Definition
A force that opposes motion between two forces that are touching
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Energy
Definition
the ability to do work
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Potential Energy
Definition
The energy of position or shape
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Kinetic energy
Definition
the energy of motion; kiinetic energy depends on speed and mass
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Gravity
Definition
A force of attraction
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