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Motion, Forces, & Energy
Unit 1: Gravity & Motion Lessons 1, 2, & 3 ONLY
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Science
7th Grade
05/19/2015

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Energy
Definition
The ability to cause change.
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Kinetic Energy
Definition
The energy of an object due to motion.
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Potential Energy
Definition
The energy that an object has due to its position, condition, or chemical composition.
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Mechanical Energy
Definition
The sum of an object's kinetic energy and potential energy.
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Energy Transformation
Definition
This takes place when energy changes from one form to another form.
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Law of Conservation of Energy
Definition
This means that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
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Position
Definition
This describes the location of an object.
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Reference point
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This is a location to which you compare other locations.
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Motion
Definition
This is a change in position over time.
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Speed
Definition
This is the measure of how far something moves in a given amount of time.
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Vector
Definition
This is a quantity that has both size & direction.
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Velocity
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This is speed in a specific direction.
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Acceleration
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This is the rate at which velocity changes.
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Centripetal force
Definition
This is acceleration in a circular motion.
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Force
Definition
This is a push or pull.
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Net force
Definition
This is the combination of all forces acting on an object.
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Inertia
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This is the tendency of all objects to resist a change in motion.
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