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Physics Vocabulary

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PHYSICS VOCABULARY

TAYLOR ROBINSON

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Speed- Distance/Time

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Average Speed- The overall rate of speed at which an object moves; calculated by dividing the total distance an object moves by the total time.

Velocity-Speed in a given direction

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Acceleration-The rate at which velocity changes.

Slope-A surface of which one end or side Is at a higher level than another

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Force- A push or a pull.

Newton- A unit of measure that equals the force required to accelerate 1 kilogram of mass at 1 meter per second.

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Net Force- The combination of all forces acting on an object.

Unbalanced Force- An equal force acting in an object causing it to move in one direction.

Balanced Force- Equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions.

Energy- Capacity to cause change.

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Potential Energy- stored energy.

Kinetic Energy- Energy in motion

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