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Chapter 12 Vocabulary
Vocabulary terms for Chapter 12 Physical Science
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8th Grade
04/15/2009

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Motion
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An object's change in position relative to a reference point.
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Average speed
Definition
The total distance traveled diveded by the total time taken.
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Velocity
Definition
The speed of an object in a particular direction.
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Acceleration
Definition
The rate at which belocity changes over time; an object accelerates if its speed, direction, or both change.
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Force
Definition
A push or a pull exerted on an object in order to change the motion of the object; force has a size and direction.
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Newton
Definition
The SI unit for force. (sumbol, N)
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Net Force
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The combination of all of the forces acting on an object.
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Friction
Definition
A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact
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