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Forces ch 1
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Science
8th Grade
09/28/2011

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Term
velocity
Definition
speed in a given direction
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acceleration
Definition
any change in velocity so it includes speeding up, slowing down or turning
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how do you know if something is in motion?
Definition
If its distance from a reference point is changing.
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What are 3 ways objects can accelerate?
Definition
speed up, slow down, turn.
Term
Basic SI unit of length
Definition
meter
Term
speed that does not change. Forms a straight line on a distance v time graph so you may use any point to calculate the speed.
Definition
constant speed
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tectonic plates
Definition
Pieces of Earth's crust that move over time. Separated by cracks in the crust.
Term
speed equation
Definition
distance divided by time
Term
graph of distance vs. time
Definition
Shows motion of an object
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acceleration
Definition
rate at which velocity changes
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reference point
Definition
place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion.
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International System of Units
Definition
Units used for measurement all over the world.
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Does the Earth accelerate?
Definition
Yes, because it is continually changing direction as it orbits.
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