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vocabulary 29
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| word | definition |
|---|---|
| Weight | the force of gravity pulling down on objects located at the surface on Earth (The weight of an object depends on its location in the universe.) |
| Mass | the stuff something is made of (The weight of an object depends on its location in the universe. However,the mass does not change. |
| potential energy | the energy stored in an object or material |
| gravitational potential energy | the potential of an object located above the ground |
| kinetic energy | the energy of a moving object |
| Work | force applied to an object times the distance the object moves (W = F x D) |
| simple machine | a device with few parts that makes it easier to do work |
| effort force | the force applied to a machine |
| Resistance | that force that a machine acts against |
| Pulley | a grooved wheel that turns by the action of a rope in the groove |