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resultant
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vector from A to C and C to D
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vector
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quantity of both magnitude and direction
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scalar
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quantity of only magnitude
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Independent
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variable that can be manipulated in an experiment
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dependent
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variable that is measured in an experiment
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accuracy
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the extent to which a measured value agrees with the standard value
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Four vectors of the same magnitude are added, one pointing east, one west, one south and one north. The magnitude of the resultant vector is
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equilibrium
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If you push against an immobile wall, the wall pushes back against you with..
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equal but opposite force
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Inertia
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the tenancy of an object to maintain its state of motion
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weight
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the magnitude of the force of gravity acting on an object
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direct
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relationship between an objects potential energy and height above earths surface
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watt (joule per sec) unit of
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power
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power
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measure of the rate at which work is done at
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six types of simple machines are:
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inclined plane
pulley screw wedge wheel & axle lever |