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force and motion
Question | Answer |
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speed | the distance an object travels in a given amount |
friction | a force between two surfaces rubbing agianst each other |
gravitation | a force that pulls objects tawards each other |
force | any push or pull on an object |
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 coats surfaces that rubs agianst each other. It reduces the amount of friction |
inertia | the tend ency of a motionless object to remian motionless or the tendency for an object in motion to stay motion. |
motion | a change in position of an object |
velocity | the speed and direction an object is going |