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Sci L3 Forces Motion
Sci L3 Forces Motion Vocabulary Flashcards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| force | a push or pull that can act on or change an object |
| contact force | a force (push or pull) that happens when two objects touch |
| tension force | the pulling force that stretches objects |
| spring force | force exerted by an object that has been stretched or squeezed |
| friction | a force that goes against movement of an object |
| noncontact force | a force (push or pull) that acts on an object without touching it |
| gravity | the force that pulls objects toward each other |
| exert | to apply strength or effort |