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Physical Science
Unit X - Forces - Level 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Newton’s First Law | The law of Inertia- An object in motion stays in motion, or an object at rest will stay at rest unless the net force is not zero (unbalanced force) |
| Newton’s Second Law | F=ma, or the force is proportional to the acceleration and to the mass. Unbalanced forces cause acceleration |
| Newton’s Third Law | Interacting objects exert equal and opposite forces on each other |
| Inertia | The resistance an object has to changes in its motion |
| Air Resistance | The force an object experiences as it travels through air that opposes its motion |
| Static Friction | The frictional force a non-moving object experiences, preventing it from moving. Parallel to the surface |
| Kinetic Friction | The frictional force a moving object experiences, opposing its motion. Parallel to the surface. |