Topic 2 Vocabulary

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acceleration

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rate at which velocity changes

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infer

Back

to draw a conclusion using reasoning based on known facts

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Newton’s Second Law

Back

law of motion stating that the amount of force applied to an object is equal to the product of the object’s mass and its acceleration

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net force

Back

sum of all forces acting on an object, taking into account their strength and direction

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system

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a set of things working together as parts of a whole

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Newton’s First Law

Back

Law of motion stating that a body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in uniform motion, unless acted upon by an external force

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Newton’s Third Law

Back

Law of motion stating that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction