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17 Cards in this Set
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Work
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The transfer of energy
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Velocity
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The speed at which something moves
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Force
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A physical influence that tends to change the position of an objects with mass
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Energy
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The capacity to do work
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Friction
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The rubbing of two objects against each other
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Distance
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Length between two things
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Momentum
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A quantity that expresses teh motion of a body and its resistance to slowing down.
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Acceleration
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The rate at which something increases in velocity
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Aerodynamics
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The study of objects moving through air
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Meter
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A unit of measurement
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Mass
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A property of matter equal to the measure of an object's resistance to changes in either the speed or direction of its motion.
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Volume
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The space inside an object
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Drag
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The resistance experienced by a body moving through a fluid medium such as air or water.
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Weight
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THe vertical force experienced by a mass because of gravity
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Density
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The amount of a substance contained within a specific area.
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Speed
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Rate of movement
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Time
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A limited period during which an action takes place
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