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Forces & Motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acceleration | A measure of the change in velocity during a period of time |
| Force | A push or pull on an object |
| Contact Force | A push or pull on an object by another object that is touching it |
| Newtons second law of motion | Law that states that the acceleration of an object is equal to the net force exerted on the object divided by the object's mass |
| Friction | A contract |
| Inertia | An object ability to resist change in motion |