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Science ch.5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Motion | an objects change in position relative to a reference point |
| Speed | he distance traveled divided by the time interval during which the motion occurred. |
| Velocity | the speed of an object in a particular direction. |
| Acceleration | the rate at which velocity changes over time; an object accelerates if its speed, direction or both change. |
| Force | a push or pull exerted on an object in order to change the motion of the object; force has size and direction. |
| Newton | the SI unit for force. |
| Net Force | the combination of all of the forces acting on an object. |
| Friction | a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact. |
| Gravity | a force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses. |
| Weight | a measure of the gravitational force exerted of an object; its value can change with the location in the universe. |
| mass | a measure of the amount of matter in an object |