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| Term | Definition | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced Forces | When two equal forces are applied to an object in opposite directions, the object DOES NOT move. | Speed | Distance traveled per unit of time. |
| Net Force | The resulting force determined by combining all of the forces acting on an object. | ||
| Inertia | An object’s resistance to a change in motion. | ||
| Friction | A force that opposes the motion of a body across a surface or through a gas or liquid. | ||
| Gravity | A force that exists between any two objects that have mass. | ||
| Motion | A change in the position of an object compared to another | Mass | The amount of matter in an object. |
| Force | A push or pull that is applied to an object | Matter | Material that has mass and takes up some amount of space. |