8.1 OpenSciEd Collisions Final Review

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Define Peak Force

Back

The largest force recorded.

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Define Contact Force

Back

Any force that occurs as a result of two objects making contact with each other.

Front

Define Independent Variable

Back

The changed variable in an experiment.

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Front

Define Force

Back

A push or a pull with contact (touching).

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What kind of surface would have the least amount of friction?

Back

Ice.

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What is Friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is the formula for calculating Force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma).

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Front

What is an example of a Contact Force?

Back

Friction, tension, and normal force.

Front

What is the role of the Dependent Variable in an experiment?

Back

It is the variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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