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Sc Ch. 13
Sc Vocab and Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a push or pull that acts on an object | force |
| a device that changes the direction or the amount of force needed to do work | machine |
| the state of an object when all forces acting on it balance each other | equilibrium |
| the speed and direction of an object's motion | velocity |
| the rate at which the velocity of an object changes over time | acceleration |
| the rate at which work is done | power |
| the tendency of an object to resist any change in motion | inertia |
| something that is done when a force moves an object | work |
| An object resista a change in motion because of _______________. | inertia |
| A ___________is a device that makes work easier | machine |
| The ___________ of a moving object describes its speed and direction. | velocity |
| When all forces acting on an object balance each other, the object is said to be in a state of _____________. | equilibrium |
| Gravity is __________ that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth. | force |
| _________ is done when a force moves on an object. | Work |
| __________ is the rate at which velocity changes. | Acceleration |
| __________ is the rate at which work is done. | Power |