Science Vocabulary Moving objects

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Acceleration

rate of change of velocity

Average speed

total distance an object travels divided by the total time it takess to travel that distance

Balanced Forces

forces on an object that combine to give a zero net force and do not change the motion of the object

Constant speed

speed that isn't changing

Force

a push or pull exerted on an object

Gravity

an attractive force between any two objects

Inertia

resistance of an object to its change in motion

Instantaneous speed

the speed shown on a speedometer

Net force

sum of the forces that are acting on an object

Speed

distance an object travels per unit per time

Velocity

the speed and direction of a moving object

Weight

gravitational force exerted on an object