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Forces
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Friction | Is a force that two surfaces exert on each other when they rub against each other |
| Static Friction | The friction that acts on objects that are not moving |
| Sliding Friction | Occurs when two solid surfaces slide over each other |
| Rolling Friction | When an object rolls across a surface |
| Fluid Friction | Occurs when a solid object moves through a fluid |
| Gravity | Is a force that pulls objects toward each other |
| Mass | The measure of the amount of matter in an object |
| Weight | The gravitational force exerted on a person or object at the surface of a planet |
| Free Fall | When the only force is acting on an object is gravity, the object is said to be in free fall |
| Air Resistance | Acts on objects falling through air |
| Projectile | An object that is thrown |
| Compression | Is an elastic force that squeezes or pushes matter together |
| Tension | An elastic force that stretches or pulls matter |