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Forces and Motion W1
Forces and Motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Newton's First Law | An object will keep moving in the same direction at the same speed until a force is applied to it |
| Friction | Works in the opposite direction that an object is moving |
| Position | Location of an object is moving |
| Velocity | Speed of an object with the direction it is traveling |
| Speed | How fast an object changes position over time Speed=Distance/Time |
| Intertia | Tendency of an object to resist a change in motion |
| Force | Push or pull that acts on an object |
| Acceleration | Change in velocity |
| Deceleration | When a force causes a decrease in speed |