Force & Motion Vocabulary

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Impact Forces

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The force that occurs when two objects collide. Synonyms: Collision forces, striking forces.

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Collisions

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When two or more objects hit each other. Synonyms: Crashes, impacts.

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Criteria

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Standards or rules used to judge or evaluate something. Synonyms: Guidelines, benchmarks.

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Constraints

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Limitations or restrictions that affect how something can be designed or built. Synonyms: Limitations, restrictions.

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Structure

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The arrangement or organization of parts in a whole. Synonyms: Framework, construction.

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Function

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The specific purpose or role of something. Synonyms: Purpose, role.

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Protection

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The act of keeping something safe from harm. Synonyms: Defense, safeguard.

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Iterative Design

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A process of designing and refining a product through multiple versions and improvements. Synonyms: Repetitive design, cyclical design.

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms. Synonyms: Weight (though not exactly the same), substance.

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Velocity

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The speed of an object in a specific direction. Synonyms: Speed, quickness.