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6th Grade/Force
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Applied Force | force that is exerted on an object by a person or another object |
| Balanced Forces | equal and opposite forces on an object that result in no change in position, direction, or motion; combined net force equals zero |
| Friction | a force that acts in the opposite direction to movement |
| Gravity | a force that pulls objects toward each other |
| Magnetism | a force that pushes or pulls a magnetic material across a distance |
| Net Force | measurement of the total forces exerted on an object, measured in Newtons (N) |
| Newton's 3rd Law | For every force applied to an object, there is a simultaneous force applied that is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction |
| Normal Force | a force exerted on an object that is in contact with another object |
| Unbalanced Forces | unequal forces on an object that may result in a change in motion; calculated net force is not equal to zero |