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Force 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 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 a motionless object to remain motionless or the tendency for an object in motion should stay in motion |