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Physical Science
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Science
12th Grade
09/27/2011

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Acceleration
Definition
Rate of change of velocity , can be calculated  by dividing the  change in the velocity by the time takes to occur.
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Inerita
Definition
Resistance of an object to change in its motion
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Distance
Definition
How far an object moves
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Balanced Forces
Definition
Forces on an object that combine to give a zero net force and do not change the motion of the object.
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Displacement
Definition
Disatnce and direction of an object's change in position from its starting point.
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Frame of Reference
Definition
A coordinate system in which the position of an object is measured.
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Unbalanced Forces
Definition
Forces on an object taht combine to give a non-zero net force and result in acceleration, or a change in the motion of the object.
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Speed
Definition
Distance and ojbect travels per unit of time.
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Net Force
Definition
The sum of the forces acting on an object
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Velocity
Definition
The speed and direction of a moving object.
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