MS-PS3-2: Potential Energy Systems

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Net Force Noun

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[net fors]

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Net Force

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The overall force acting on an object, calculated by combining all individual forces, which determines changes in motion.

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Example: A spring pushes a ball, showing how net force causes motion.

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Force Noun

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[fors]

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Force

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A push or a pull exerted on an object that can cause it to change its motion, direction, or shape.

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Example: A ball on a slope with arrows shows force causing it to roll down.

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Friction Noun

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[frik-shun]

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Friction

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A force that opposes motion when two surfaces are in contact with each other.

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Example: A box on a surface shows friction opposing the applied force, with a close-up of the contact area.

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Balanced Forces Noun

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[bal-ansd for-sez]

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Balanced Forces

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Two or more equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions, resulting in a net force of zero.

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Example: Two people pulling a rope with equal force in opposite directions, showing balanced forces.

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Gravity Noun

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[grav-i-tee]

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Gravity

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An invisible force of attraction that exists between any two objects that have mass.

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Example: Arrows show gravity pulling objects towards Earth, illustrating the force of attraction.

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Mass Noun

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[mas]

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Mass

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The measure of the amount of matter contained within a physical object, typically measured in kilograms.

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Example: A balance scale showing a feather and a rock illustrates that mass is the amount of matter in an object.

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Gravitational Field Noun

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[grav-i-tay-shun-ul feeld]

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Gravitational Field

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The invisible area of influence surrounding an object with mass where its gravitational force can be experienced.

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Example: The image shows Earth's gravitational field influencing another object with arrows indicating the force direction.

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Drag Noun

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[drag]

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Drag

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A type of friction caused by air resistance that opposes an object's motion as it moves through the air.

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Example: The image shows how drag opposes an airplane's motion, with arrows indicating the forces acting on it.

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Aerodynamic Adjective

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[air-oh-dy-nam-ik]

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Aerodynamic

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Having a shape or design that reduces the drag from air moving past it, allowing for easier movement.

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Example: The image shows how the car's shape allows air to flow smoothly over it, reducing drag.

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Acceleration Noun

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[ak-sel-er-ay-shun]

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Acceleration

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity, which can be a change in speed or direction.

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Example: Arrows show cars changing lanes, illustrating acceleration as a change in speed or direction.

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