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equation for work
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force * distance
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unit for work
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joule
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definition of joule
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when a force of 1N is exerted over a distance of 1m
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equation for momentum
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mass * velocity
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equation for impulse
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force * time interval
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definiton for rate
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a quantity divided by time
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equation for average speed
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total distance covered / time interval
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definition for velocity
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speed in a given direction
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equation for distance
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average speed * time interval
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equation for acceleration
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change of velocity / time interval
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equation for free fall distance
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.5 * (acceleration due to gravity) * time * time
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definition for scalar quantity
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quantity that is completely described by magnitude only
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definition of Newton's first law (law of inertia)
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every object continues in a state of rest, or of motion in a straight line, unless it is compelled to change that state by forces exerted on it
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definition of mass
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quantity of matter in an object
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equation for free fall distance
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.5 * (acceleration due to gravity) * time * time
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definition of Newton's first law (law of inertia)
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Every object continues in a state of rest, or of motion in a straight line at constant speed, unless it is compelled to change that state by forces exerted upon it
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definition of mass
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quantity of matter in an object
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definition of weight
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force of gravity on an object
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