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science motion vocab

TermDefinition
Balanced force same size forces acting in opposite directions. Results in no motion
drag force of air friction slowing an object down
unbalanced force when one force is greater in one direction. Results in motion of an object
Buoyancy an upward force exerted by any fluid
normal force any force perpendicular to the object that contacts it
gravity a natural force of attraction of any two objects with mass
friction The resistance of an object to its motion
applied force any push or pull on an object
resultant net force with direction
Magnitude The size or extent of a force
net force the overall forces acting on an object
newton the standard unit of measure used for force
vector a quantity indicating direction and magnitude of a force typically shown with a line and arrow
inertia Newtons law that objects resist a change in motion
speed distance divided by time
velocity speed with direction
motion change of position on an object
reference point object used to determine motion
displacement The measure of the change of position of an object from its original position
distance The measure of the space between two objects
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