Physics Concepts

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Acceleration

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The rate at which velocity changes

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Force

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A push or a pull

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Velocity

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The speed and direction of a moving object

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Friction

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A force that opposes motion

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Gravity

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A force that pulls objects toward the center of earth.

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Air Resistance

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Force that opposes the motion of objects that move through the air

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object

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Potential Energy

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Stored energy

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Kinetic Energy

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Energy of motion

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Mechanical Energy

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Kinetic or potential energy associated with the motion or position of an object.