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17 Cards in this Set
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Force |
A push or pull |
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Newton |
Unit of force in the metric system |
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Variable |
An element in an experiment that can be changed |
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Orbit |
The gravitational curved path of an object around a point in space |
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Hooke's Law |
The force a spring exerts depends on how far it stretched |
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Bungee cord |
A very strong rope that can be stretched and that has hooks on either end |
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Hypothesis |
A possible explanation for a set of observations or answer to a scientific question |
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Independent variable |
The variable in an experiment that the experimenter changes |
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Kilogram |
Unit of mass in the metric system |
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Direct proportion |
The relationship between two quantities in which the ratio of the quantities remains constant |
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Calibration |
Aligning an instrument scale with known values to ensure accurate readings |
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Elastic force |
The force exerted by elastic material such as rubber bands and springs |
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Elastic material |
A material that can be stretched or compressed and return to its original shape |
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Dependent variable |
The variable in an experiment whose value is determined by the experiment |
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Weight |
The measure of force of gravity on an object |
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Gravity |
The force of attraction between all matter |
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Mass |
The measure of the amount of matter in a body |
