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Force and Motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Force | a push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction |
| Motion | a change in the position of an object |
| Energy | the ability to do work or cause change |
| Work | the movement of an object when a force is applied to it |
| Kinetic Energy | energy due to an object's motion |
| Potential Energy | stored energy due to an object's position |
| Balanced Force | all forces on an object are equal and no movement takes place |
| Unbalanced Force | the forces acting on an object are not equal so movement will take place |
| Friction | force that resists the movement of objects when they touch |
| Gravity | a pulling force between objects of mass |
| Scale | a tool that measures the force on an object |
| Magnetism | an attraction force of magnets |
| Mechanical Energy | the total potential and kinetic energy of an object due to position or motion |