MS-PS2-1: Definitions, Key Concepts & Examples

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Newton's Third Law

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For every action, equal and opposite reaction

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Action Force

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Initial force exerted on an object

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Reaction Force

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Force exerted in response to action force

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Collision

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When two objects hit each other

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Momentum

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Mass in motion, product of mass and velocity

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Conservation of Momentum

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Total momentum before and after collision is same

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Elastic Collision

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Objects bounce off with no loss in kinetic energy

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Inelastic Collision

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Objects stick together, kinetic energy not conserved

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Force

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Push or pull on an object

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Mass

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Amount of matter in an object