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Science Flashcards A
Mrs. Elliotts Science Flashcards
Word | Definition |
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inertia | resistance to change in motion |
velocity | rapidity of motion or operation; swiftness; speed |
speed | rate of motion or progress |
acceleration | a change in speed or direction |
friction | is a force that affects movement; it resists motion between surfaces that are in contact |
displacement | the weight or the volume of fluid displaced by a floating or submerged body |
Law of Inertia | An object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will remain in motion,unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. |
Law of Force and Acceleration | Shows the relationship between mass, force, and acceleration. |
Law of Action-Reaction | For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction. |