Can you name the Can you name the physics terms from A-Z??

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In periodic motion, the maximum distance an object moves from equilibriumA
The upward force exerted on an object immersed in a fluidB
This force doesn't exist!C
A change in position having both magnitude and direction; equal to the final position minus the initial positionD
A type of collision in which the kinetic energy before and after the collision remains the sameE
An object falls due to gravity only without air resistanceF
The process of removing excess charge by touching an object to EarthG
This states that the force acting on a spring is directly proportional to the amount the spring is stretchedH
An object at rest stays at rest; an object in motion stays in motionI
Unit of EnergyJ
Three laws of elliptical planetary motionK
A mechanical wave in which the disturbance is in the same direction of the wave motionL
Inertia in motion; mass x velocityM
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For every action there is an equal and opposite reactionN
An object is _______ when light cannot pass throughO
What this quiz is about!P
Tiny particles that make up protons, neutrons, and pionsQ
A property that determines how much current will flow; equal to voltage divided by currentR
A type of electric circuit in which current is same everywhereS
Measure of rotational force; force x lever armT
The movement of an object or particle trajectory at a constant speed around a circle with a fixed radiusU
A quantity that has both magnitude and directionV
The amount of energy transferred by the force in the direction of the movement of the objectW
High frequency electromagnetic wave, often used by doctorsX
A person who loves physics; (look at a mirror)Y
Objects at different temperature will reach an equilibrium temperature; if A=B, and B=C, then A=CZ
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Can you name the physics term from A-Z? Quiz

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