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Science Quiz 1
gravity
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gravity | A force of attraction between objects That is due to their masses and distance between objects |
| Air Resistance | (drag)- the force that opposes the motion of objects falling through the air |
| Centripetal Force | The unbalanced force that causes an object to move in a circular motion |
| Freefall | when gravity is the only force acting on an object, the object is in freefall |
| Terminal Velocity | when the force of gravity is equal to the force of air friction, on a falling object, the net force is 0N. The object has reached terminal velocity |
| Projectile Motion | The curved path that an object follows when it is thrown NEAR THE EARTH'S SURFACE. It is a combination of horizontal and vertical motion |
| Inertia | The tendency of an object to resist change in motion. |