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Zoom Machine Vocab
Vocabulary for the Zoom Machines project
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acceleration | The rate of change of velocity. |
| Momentum | The quantity of the motion of a body. |
| Potential Energy | The energy a body has based on its position or condition. |
| Kinetic Energy | Energy a body has because of its motion. |
| Force | A push or pull upon an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object. |
| Mass | The amount of matter a body has. |
| Gravity | The force of attraction between two bodies. |
| Velocity | The speed in a certain direction. |
| Speed | Distance covered divided by time, how fast it is going. |
| Distance | The space between two points. |
| Inertia | The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion. |
| Work | The force and the distance covered by the force exerted on an object. |
| Weight | It is the force that gravity exerts on an object. |
| Cooperation :) | Something which our class needs:) Working together for a common benefit. |
| Friction | A force that resists the movement of two bodies. |