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unit 8C HPS
HPS unit 8C
Term | Definition |
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Dynamics | How forces affect motion |
Force | A push or pull(or any action) that causes an object to move faster, slower, stop, or change direction, size, or shape |
Newton | SI unit of force |
Net Force | The sum of all forces acting on an object |
Balanced Forces | Equal and opposite forces acting on an object |
Equilibrium | A state in which all forces are equal |
Unbalanced Forces | Opposite forces acting on and object(not equal) |
Acceleration | Speed up, slow down, or change in direction of an object's movement |
Friction Force | A force which opposes the applied force |
Applied Force | Pushing or pulling contact force |
Contact Force | Force from one object to another |
Inertia | Object's resistance to change |
Force Pair | Equal and opposite forces on different interacting objects |