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Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Simple Machines | simple machines make work easier |
| Mass | mass is the amount of matter that makes up an object |
| Force | force is a push or a pull. The lighter an object, the less force you must apply to get it in motion. The more force applied, the more energy is released. |
| Friction | friction is a force that causes objects in motion to speed up or slow down |
| Speed | speed is a measure of how far an object moves in a certain amount of time |
| Motion | a motion is a movement, or a change in an objects position. The more friction present, the more an object in motion slows down |
| Position | position is the place where an object is located |
| Gravity | gravity is a force that pulls things toward Earth |