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Force and motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Force | a push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction. |
| Movement | a change in position or location |
| Gravity | a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth |
| Friction | a force that slows or stops motion when objects rub together |
| Inertia | the property of an object that resists movement by a force |
| Newton | the standard international unit of force, named after Sir Isaac Newton |
| Variable | a factor that can change in an experiment |
| Constant | not changing, the same |
| Push | applying force on something in order to move it away |
| Pull | applying force on something in order to move towards or with you |