Energy, Motion, and Forces Vocab

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Combination of all forces acting on an object.

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Net Force

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The ability to cause change.

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Energy

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An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion maintains its velocity unless it experiences an unbalanced force.

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Newton's First Law of Motion

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The Energy of Motion.

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Kinetic Energy

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Rate at which velocity changes.

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Acceleration

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

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Potential Energy

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The force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid (like air or water).

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Drag Force

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The force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it, acting perpendicular to the surface.

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Normal Force

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The total mechanical energy of an object is the sum of its potential energy and kinetic energy.

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Mechanical Energy

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The change in velocity of an object per unit time.

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Acceleration