Understanding Weight and Mass

Front

The force exerted by gravity on an object

Back

Weight

Front

Position

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Location of an object in space

Front

Refers to something that is not moving with respect to an observer that can be used to detect motion

Back

Frame of Reference

Front

The line or path along which something moves, points, or faces

Back

Direction

Front

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion

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Inertia

Front

A book resting on a table is an example of what force?

Back

Normal Force

Front

A rock at the top of a hill has what kind of energy?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

How much potential energy is stored at the top of a pendulum?

Back

100%

Front

Energy an object has due to its motion.

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

A moving car has what kind of energy?

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Kinetic Energy