Unit 7 Vocabulary

Front

Acceleration of Gravity

Back

The acceleration experienced by an object due to Earth's gravitational pull, approximately 9.81 m/s².

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Balanced Forces

Back

Forces acting on an object that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

Direction

Back

The path along which something moves, pointing from one location to another.

Front

Distance

Back

The total length of the path traveled by an object, irrespective of direction.

Front

Effort Force

Back

The force applied to a machine or object to accomplish work.

Front

Force

Back

A push or pull acting on an object, measured in Newtons (N).

Front

Free Fall

Back

The motion of an object under the influence of gravitational force only.

Front

Fulcrum

Back

The pivot point around which a lever rotates.

Front

Gravity

Back

The force of attraction between two masses, commonly associated with the Earth.

Front

Inclined Plane

Back

A flat surface tilted at an angle used to help raise or lower objects.