Physics Midterm Review

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Work divided by time equals...

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Power

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Acceleration only takes place when things speed up. (True/False)

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False

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The metric unit for mass is...

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Kilogram

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A force exerted by a surface perpendicular to the surface is called...

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Normal Force

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Which of Newton's Laws states that objects tend to maintain a constant velocity unless acted on by an unbalanced force?

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1st Law of Motion

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The formula for calculating force is...

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Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma)

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What is the unit of energy in the SI system?

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Joule (J)

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What does the term 'inertia' refer to?

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

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight = Mass x Gravitational Acceleration (W = mg)

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object due to its motion, calculated as KE = 1/2 mv².