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Forces and Motion
Term | Definition |
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Unbalanced Forces | Forces that are unequal in size and direction, that change an objects motion. |
Friction | A force between two surfaces rubbing against each other; friction works against motion. |
Energy | The ability to make things move or change. |
Gravity | A force that pulls objects toward each other |
Spring Scale | A tool used to measure force; A slinky like spring that can be stretched or compressed by a force. |
Balanced Forces | Forces that act against each other and do not cause a change in motion. |
Inertia | The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion; |
Force | A push or pull. |
Momentum | The measure of motion an object has determined by the objects mass and velocity. |
Tension | State of being stretched tightly. |
Velocity | The speed and direction an object is moving. |
Newton | The unit that the strength of force is measured in. |