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Unit 4

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parachute A device used to catch air resistance that is made out of material
velocity rapidity of motion or operation; swiftness; speed
terminal velocity the velocity at which a falling body moves through a medium, as air, when the force of resistance of the medium is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force of gravity.
Constant Velocity the constant speed of a force
freefall to descend initially
mass a body of coherent matter, usually of indefinite shape and often of considerable size
gravity the force of attraction by which terrestrial bodies tend to fall toward the center of the earth.
deployment to arrange in a position of readiness, or to move strategically or appropriately
air resistance the opposition of the atmosphere to forward movement
acceleration increase of speed or velocity
traitor a person who commits treason by betraying his or her country.
whistle blower a person who informs on another or makes public disclosure of corruption or wrongdoing.
clemency disposition to show forbearance, compassion, or forgiveness in judging or punishing; leniency; mercy
asylum an inviolable refuge, as formerly for criminals and debtors; sanctuary
extradition the procedure by which a state or nation, upon receipt of a formal request by another state or nation, turns over to that second jurisdiction an individual charged with or convicted of a crime in that jurisdiction
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