Physics Vocabulary

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Physics Vocabulary

• Word-Definition-Key Word

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Gravity

• The force of attraction between objects that have
  mass.
• More MASS Greater gravity

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Work

• When force is applied to an object and the object
  moves a distance in the direction of the force
• Work Force x Distance

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Force

• Push or Pull on an object
• Shown with arrows

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Newton

• Unit of measure for force.
• Represented by a capital N
• N Newton

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Joule

• Unit of measure for work
• Joule Newton x Meter.
• Capital J

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Friction

• Force that opposes motion between two surfaces
  that are in contact with each other.
• Resists Motion

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Speed

• Distance traveled by an object in a given amount
  of time
• Measure of how fast something goes, or how slow
  it goes.
• Its at Rate
• Speed Distance / Time

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Equilibrium

• A state that exist when there is no change, when
  there is balance, when motion will not occur.
• Stable

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Balanced Forces

• Produces no change in the motion of an object.

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Unbalanced Forces

• Forces that produce changes in the motion of an
  object.