Flashcards: Apologia - Physical Science - Module 9: An Introduction to the Physics of Motion
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on April 21, 2010
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Vocabulary from Module 9 of Apologia Educational Ministries' Exploring Creation with Physical Science (2nd Edition) by Dr. Jay Wile
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Cindy-2012, Wawasee Social Studies Vocabulary, econ100, Exploring Creation with Physical Science, CC, All Cycles, EEL, Challenge A, B, & I, CC of Hillsboro (see more)
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Reference point | A point against which position is measured |
| Vector quantity | A physical measurement that contains directional information |
| Scalar quantity | A physical measurement that does not contain directional information |
| Acceleration | The time rate of change of an object's velocity |
| Free fall | The motion of an object when it is falling solely under the influence of gravity |