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Force & Motion
Question | Answer |
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lubricant | a substance, such as oil, that coats surfaces that rub against each other. It reduces the amount of friction |
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 object's speed or direction. When an object speeds up, slows down,stops or changes direction |
position | an objects place or location |
velocity | the speed and direction an object is moving |
motion | change in 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 |