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NATURE OF FORCES

TermDefinition
energy transfer The process by which energy moves from one object to another
equal forces Forces of the same strength acting on an object, causing no change in the object's motion
motion The process or act of being moved or moving
unequal forces Forces of different strengths acting on an object, causing a change in the object's motion
pattern A predictable arrangement or repetition
force A push or pull on an object; it causes objects to move, slow down, stop, or change direction.
magnetism A force that attracts certain materials.
push-pull spring scale A tool used to measure weight or force, such as the force of gravity.
trial Tryouts or experiments to test quality value, or usefulness
mechanical energy The energy that an object has because of its position and motion
mass The amount of matter in an object.
sound energy A form of energy that can be heard and is associated with vibrations of matter.
friction A force caused by two objects rubbing against each other.
gravity The force that attracts everything towards the center of Earth
collision When two things bump into each other hard.
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