Forces and Motion

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What is a reference point?

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A place or object used for comparison to determine if an object is in motion.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which velocity changes.

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What does constant mean in terms of motion?

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A situation or state of affairs that does not change; occurring continuously over a period of time.

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What is deceleration?

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Reduction in speed or rate.

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What does decelerating mean?

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Decrease in speed or rate of occurrence.

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is velocity?

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The speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms.