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Forces and motion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| friction | a force between two surfaces rubbing against each other. |
| gravitation | a force that pulls objects towards each other. |
| force | any push or pull on an object. |
| speed | the distance an object travels in a given amount of time. |
| acceleration | any change in an objects speed or direction when an object speeds up, slows down, stops, or changes direction. |
| position | an objects place or location |
| lubricant | a substance such as oil,that coasts surfaces that rub against each other. It reduces the amount of friction. |
| velocity | the speed and direction an object is moving. |
| motion | a change in the position of an object. |
| inertia | the tendency of a motionless object to remain motionless or the tendency for an object in motion to stay in motion. |