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Force and Motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Motion | - A change in the position of an object compared to another |
| Force | - A push or pull that is applied to an object |
| Balanced Forces | - When two equal forces are applied to an object in opposite directions, the object DOES NOT move. |
| 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. |
| Mass | - The amount of matter in an object. |
| Matter | - Material that has mass and takes up some amount of space. |
| Speed | -Distance traveled per unit of time |