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6th grade Physics Review

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Work   A force applied to an object that is moved in the direction of of the applied force  
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Inertia   A property of matter; it tends to resist changing its motion  
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Fulcrum   The pivot point in a lever  
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Motion   A measurable change in position  
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Speed   The rate of motion  
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Friction   A force that opposes motion  
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Subtraction   Math equation when force arrows are pointed in opposite directions  
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Wheel and Axle   Two connected wheels in which the larger wheel is used to turn the smaller wheel  
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Kinetic   The energy of motion  
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Mechanical Advantage   The reduced force required when using a machine  
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Pulley   A rope belt or chain wrapped around a grooved wheel  
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Vector   A line or direction of force  
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Force   A push or pull  
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Wedge   A double inclined plane  
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Energy   The ability to do work  
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Distance   Work = Force x ________  
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Equilibrium   Balanced forces  
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Net Force   The sum of all forces acting on an object  
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Potential Energy   Energy stored by its elevation or shape  
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Mass   Force = _______ x Acceleration  
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Velocity   Speed in a given direction  
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Transformed   Energy is not created or destroyed just __________  
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Inclined Plane   Scientific name for a ramp  
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Acceleration   A change in either speed or direction caused by unbalanced forces  
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Mechanical Energy   The sum total of potential and Kinetic energy  
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