Force and Motion Vocabulary

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Mechanical Advantage

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A measure of the force amplification achieved by using a tool, mechanical device or machine system.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

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Speed

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The time rate at which an object is moving along a path.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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Unbalanced Force

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Forces applied to an object in opposite directions that are not equal in size.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Reference Point

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

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2nd Law of Motion

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The time rate of change of the momentum of a body is equal in both magnitude and direction to the force imposed on it.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Force

Back

A push or pull exerted on an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Inertia

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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Acceleration

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The rate of change of velocity of an object.

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Friction

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The force that opposes the motion of an object.

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Net Force

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The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2