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Force and Motion
Term | Definition |
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PUSH | A force that moves something away from you |
PULL | A force that moves something toward you |
PULLEY | A simple machine made of a rope or chain and a grooved wheel |
POSITION | The location of an object |
VARIABLE | A condition or factor that CHANGES in an investigation so the effects can be observed |
GRAVITY | A force that pulls objects towards each other |
FRICTION | The force that resists motion when two surfaces rub against each other |
MAGNETISM | The pulling force of a magnet |
MOTION | Movement of an object |
FORCE | A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction |
AIR RESISTANCE | A force that opposes the motion of an object through the air |
WORK | What occurs when forces move an object over a distance |
EXPERIMENT | A test conducted to discover something |