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Force and Motion
Science Study sheet
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| force | push and pull on an object |
| friction | a force that works against motion |
| motion | movement |
| gravity | a force that pulls objects toward one another |
| magnetism | a force that attracts or repels magnetic objects |
| inertia | resistance to motion, action, or change |
| displacement | happens when one object pushes away or takes the place of another object |
| work | happens when a force moves an object over a distance |
| position | can be changed by pushing or pulling objects |
| equal forces | forces on an object that do not change the motion of the object |
| unequal forces | forces on an object that cause a change in the motion of the object |