Newton's Laws Vocab Quiz

The rate of speed with which something happens.

• velocity

• inertia

• acceleration

• speed

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A change in velocity/speed.

• acceleration

• displacement

• net force

• motion

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The action or process of changing place or position.

• motion

• stationary

• displacement

• frame of reference

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A structure of concepts, values, customs, views, etc., by means of which an individual or group perceives or evaluates data, communicates ideas, and regulates behavior.

• frame of reference

• distance

• position

• velocity

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The property of matter by which it retains its state of rest or its velocity along a straight line so long as it is not acted upon by an external force.

• inertia

• motion

• speed

• displacement

The extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc.

• distance

• stationary

• acceleration

• frame of reference

Condition with reference to place; location; situation.

• position

• displacement

• stationary

• motion

The linear or angular distance in a given direction between a body or point and a reference position.

• displacement

• speed

• velocity

• motion

Rapidity in moving, going, traveling, proceeding, or performing; swiftness.

• speed

• inertia

• acceleration

• velocity

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The sum of all forces acting on one object.

• net force

• distance

• stationary

• position

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