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15
Physics
Not Applicable
09/25/2014

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Term
formula for average speed
Definition
V=d/t
Term
formula for acceleration
Definition
a=v-u/t
Term
distance=area under ______
Definition
graph
Term
what 3 things change when a force is applied
Definition
speed, direction of movement ,shape
Term
what 3 things will there be if a force is applied
Definition
a push a pull and a twist or turning action
Term
what can we use to measure the size of a force
Definition
newtons balance
Term
what units do we measure force in
Definition
newtons
Term
mass is measured in _______
Definition
kilograms
Term
Does mass change depending on where you are in the universe
Definition
no
Term
weight is measured in ______
Definition
Newtons
Term
Does your weight change depending on where you are in the universe
Definition
yes because the gravitational force due to a planets's gravitational feild
Term
formula for gravitational field strength
Definition
g=w/m
Term
what is the gravitational field strength on earth
Definition
10 newtons per kilogram
Term
name 4 ways in which friction can be prevented
Definition
smoothing surfaces
lubricating
air cushion
rolling with wheels
Term
what are you doing if you if you reduce drag
Definition
streamlining
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