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Review of key terms and equations learned in quarter 1 of Physics.

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show the study of the physical world  
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branches of physics   show
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scientific method of problem solving   show
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experiment   show
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show quantity that can change  
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show independent variable is the variable that you change and the dependent variable is the one you measure  
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show standard by which results are compared  
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show idea, system, or structure that represents reality  
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show quantity people agree on to use for comparison  
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measurement systems   show
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volume   show
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show distance between two points  
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show amount of matter in an object measured in g, Kg, cg, mg, etc. (SI unit=Kg)  
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show mass per unit volume measured in g/cm^3, g/mL, kg/m^3, ect  
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show SI unit=K 0 K=-273°C=-460°F 100°C=212°F=373 K  
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show G--M--KHD(b)dcm--μ--n  
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scientific notation   show
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show how right or wrong you are  
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show refinement of a measurement  
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show -all non-zero digits -not leading zeros -yes captive zeros -trailing sometimes 5.200 - yes 5200 - no  
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show combination of units  
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mechanics   show
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kinematics   show
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frame of reference   show
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scalar   show
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show has both a magnitude and direction  
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resultant   show
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show parabolic path  
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projectile   show
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show 45°  
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force   show
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contact forces   show
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field forces   show
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fundamental forces   show
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show when the sum of all forces acting on an object is 0  
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show tendency of an object to resist change in motion  
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show motion will not change without external forces acting on it  
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Newton's second law of motion   show
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Newton's third law of motion   show
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show ability to cause change  
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potential energy   show
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acceleration of gravity   show
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free fall   show
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elastic potential energy vs. gravitational potential energy   show
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show sum of kinetic energy, elastic potential energy and gravitational potential energy (ME is conserved in the absence of friction)  
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power   show
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law of conservation of momentum   show
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