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Ch. 5&7
graphing motion and free fall
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Physics
12th Grade
09/21/2011

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Term
flight time
Definition
The amount of time that a projectile is in the air.
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acceleration due to gravity
Definition
The acceleration of an object in free fall resulting from Earth's gravity.
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constant acceleration
Definition
Acceleration that does not change over time.
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instantaneous acceleration
Definition
The acceleration of an object at a particular instant of time.
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uniform motion
Definition
Motion where equal displacements occur during successive equal time intervals.
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equilibrant
Definition
A single, additional force that is exerted on an object to produce equilibrium, which is the same magnitude as the resultant force but opposite in direction.
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maximum height
Definition
The height of a projectile when the vertical velocity is zero.
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range
Definition
The horizontal distance traveled by a projectile.
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