Force and Motion Vocabulary Words

Question 1

away of measuring how quickly something is moving or being done

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Speed

Question 2

achange in the rate of motion, speed or action.

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Acceleration

Question 3

Whenan object remains still or moves in a constant direction at a constant speed.

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Inertia

Question 4

therate of motion, speed or action.

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Velocity

Question 5

Strength or power exerted upon an object.

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Force

Question 6

mechanicalenergy that someone or something has by virtue of its being in motion

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Kinetic Energy

Question 7

mechanicalenergy, stored energy, or energy caused by its position.

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Potential Energy

Question 8

theresistance to motion of two moving objects

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Friction

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