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Chapter 12 Forces
Forces and Motion Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| position | The location of an object. |
| speed | The rate at which an object changes position. |
| friction | A contact force that opposes the motion of an object. |
| motion | A change in the position of an object. |
| force | A push or a pull. |
| magnetism | A non-contact force that pulls objects containing iron. |
| relative position | A change in an object's position compared to another object. |
| gravity | A non-contact force that pulls objects toward each other. |
| work | What happens when a force moves an object over a distance. |