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8th Physics
Term | Definition |
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Balanced Force | The net force on an object is zero and the object’s motion does not change. |
Unbalanced Force | The net force of an object does not equal zero which results in a change in the motion of the object. |
Net Force | The sum of all the forces acting on an object. |
Magnitude | The strength of an object or event. |
Force | A push or a pull. |
Speed | The distance traveled by an object in a given amount of time. |
Friction | The force between objects that affects how easily they move past each other. |
Gravity | A force that pulls objects together. |
Calculate | To figure out by computation. |
Potential Energy | Energy at rest or stored energy. |
Kinetic Energy | Energy in motion. |