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Forces #1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| force | a push or pull that causes an object to move, stop moving, or change direction |
| gravity | the force that pulls objects to earth |
| weight | a measure of the pull of gravity on an object |
| balanced forces | forces acting on an object that are equal in size and opposite in direction |
| unbalanced forces | forces that are not equal and cause a change in movement |
| friction | a force that opposes, or acts against motion, when two surfaces rub against each other |
| air resistance | the force of friction that opposes an object's motion through the air, slowing it down |
| momentum | a measure of how hard it is to slow down or stop an object |