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Core Plus.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Acceleration. | the rate of change in velocity of an object. |
| Angular momentum. | the energy of an object moving along a curve around a fixed point, such as the moon traveling around the Earth. |
| Centripetal force. | the force needed to create and maintain circular motion. |
| Centrifugal force. | the tendency of a moving object to move outward into space along the same straight line. |
| Constant acceleration. | velocity increasing or decreasing steadily. |
| Energy. | the ability to do work. |
| Force. | A push or pull, measured in newtons or pounds. |
| Kinetic energy. | the energy of motion. |
| Variable. | changing part, as in a scientific experiment. |
| Velocity. | the speed of an object, in a particular direction. |
| Volume. | the amount of space an object occupies. |
| Weight. | A measure of how much gravity is pulling down on an object. |
| Potential Energy. | an objects stored energy. |
| Drag. | A force caused by air rubbing on an object. |
| Controlled experiment. | a scientific test in which there is only one variable. |