3.8B: Speed and Mechanical Energy Vocabulary

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Investigation

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A process of finding the answer to a question using various research methods.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Movement

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The act of changing position or location.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Distance

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The length between two points.

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Position

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Where something is located.

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NGSS.4-ESS2-2

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Speed

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The rate at which an object moves, calculated as distance divided by time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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Mechanical Energy

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The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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Kinetic Energy

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The energy of an object due to its motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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Potential Energy

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The stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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Force

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move or change direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Friction

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The resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.