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Force and Motion
Question | Answer |
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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 a 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 coats 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 an motionless object to remain motionless or the tendency for an object in motion to stay in motion. |