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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Physics | The branch of Science dealing with matter and energy. Scientists who work in physics are called physicists. They study such things as moving objects. |
| Potential energy | stored energy |
| Kinetic Energy | The energy of a moving object. |
| conservation | In physics, the idea that something cannot be destroyed. For example, energy is always conserved, but may change from one form to another. |
| Center of gravity | The point in an object where the object’s weight seems to be centered. |
| Effort | The amount of force needed to move and object from one place to another. |
| G-force | The force that acceleration puts on a coaster rider. |
| centrifugal force | Movement or tending to move away from a center. |
| positive g | Force makes you feel heavier. |
| negative g-forces | Makes you feel like you are going to fly off the ride. |