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