Physical Science chapter 7: physics vocab & Newtons laws

Question 1

The more mass an object has, the more force is needed to move it. F=ma

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Newton's 2nd Law

Question 2

Gravitational force depends on the mass of the objects and the distance between them.

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Law of Universal Gravitation

Question 3

What is the length of time that passes from one event to another?

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elapsed time

Question 4

What is the rate of slowdown called?

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deceleration

Question 5

What is the rate at which the position of an object changes?

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speed

Question 6

What is the speed and direction in which an object is moving?

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velocity

Question 7

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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Newton's 3rd Law

Question 8

What is the length of a path between two points?

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distance

Question 9

What is a force that opposes motion?

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friction

Question 10

What is a push or pull?

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force

Question 11

What is speed that does not change?

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constant speed

Question 12

What is the force of attraction between objects that have mass called?

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gravity

Question 13

An object at rest will stay at rest, an object in motion will stay in motion

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Newton's 1st Law

Question 14

What is a change in position?

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motion

Question 15

What is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion?

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inertia

Question 16

What is the rate of change in velocity called?

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acceleration

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