Physics Concepts

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acceleration

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A change in velocity over time

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force

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Any push or pull

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friction

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A force between surfaces that slows objects or stops them from moving

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inertia

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The tendency of an object in motion to stay in motion or an object at rest to stay at rest

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motion

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A change in an object’s position

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speed

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How fast an object’s position changes over time

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velocity

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The speed and direction of an object

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energy

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The ability to do work

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collision

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Occurs when two or more objects hit each other with a force

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Conservation of energy

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed