Flashcards in science semester 1 Deck (12)
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Dependent variable
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Measured
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Independent variable
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Changed by researcher
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What is happening with positive acceleration
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Velocity is increasing
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What is happening with negative acceleration
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Velocity is decreasing
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Force
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An interaction between two objects to change acceleration
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Friction
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Force that acts against an objects movement
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Rolling friction
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Opposes motion of rolling
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Sliding friction
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Acts against motion of an object sliding next to each other
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Static friction
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Prevents stationary object from moving
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Kinetic energy
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Ability to change due to motion
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Conduction
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Heat transfer due to collision of particles
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Convection
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Circular pattern of heat flow in a gas or liquid due to moving particles