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Force and Motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |