Chapter 7 Science Review

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Back

This is known as Newton's Third Law of Motion.

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Objects keep doing what they are doing unless they are acted upon by forces.

Back

This is known as Newton's First Law of Motion.

Front

What is the motion of an object around a central point called?

Back

This is called rotation.

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What force pulls objects towards the Earth?

Back

This force is called gravity.

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What is a force that opposes motion?

Back

This force is called friction.

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What is the law that states that the acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object and the amount of force applied?

Back

This is known as Newton's Second Law of Motion.

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What is the term for the change in position of an object over time?

Back

This is called motion.

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What is the force that acts between two surfaces in contact?

Back

This is called friction.

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What is the term for the straight-line motion of an object?

Back

This is called translation.

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What is the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

This is called gravitational force.