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Vectors and Forces

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Vector   A quantity that has both magnitude and direction  
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Scalar   A quantity that has magnitude only  
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Magnitude   the amount of a given measurement  
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Displacement   a vector quantity which describes distance and direction  
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Component   a single vector that may be added to one or more other vectors  
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Resultant   the sum of any number of component vectors that are added together  
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Tip-to-tail   a method of vector addition  
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Vector resolution   a method of finding component vectors from a given resultant  
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Dynamics   the branch of physics that describes how forces interact with matter  
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Equilibrium   a state where the sum of the net forces acting on the object is zero  
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Inertia   the force generated by an object’s weight  
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Weight   the mass of an object times the acceleration due to gravity  
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Friction   a force caused by electron repulsion  
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Air resistance   a frictional force that acts against gravity as an object free falls  
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Static Friction   a force that makes it difficult to move an object  
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Kinetic Friction   a force that makes it difficult to keep an object moving  
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Net Force   the difference between the applied force and friction  
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Normal Force   a force that acts opposite gravity  
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Equilibrant   a force that will place an object in equilibrium  
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Unbalanced Force   an applied force that will take an object out of equilibrium  
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