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Forces in Motion
Forces in Motion - English
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Balanced forces | Forces that are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction; also see force and unbalanced forces |
| Force | A push or pull, which may cause a change in an object's motion |
| Friction | A force that opposes motion between two touching objects |
| Gravity | the force of attraction between any two objects |
| Magnetic | Having the property of attracting iron and certain other materials by virtue of a field of force |
| Motion | The act or process of changing position and/or direction |
| Unbalanced forces | Forces that are unequal in magnitude and may or may not be opposite in direction; also see force and balanced forces |
| Push | A force that moves an object away |
| Mass | The amount of matter in an object |
| Pull | A force that moves an object towards |