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Force and motion voc
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a force that resists the movement of one surface past another surface | friction |
| the force of attraction that exists between any two objects | gravity |
| a push or pull that acts on an object | force |
| full, maximum, or optimum rate of motion | speed |
| is the resistance of any physical object to change in its state of motion or rest | inertia |
| how much mass an object has | weight |
| the speed and direction of an object's motion | velocity |
| the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity | energy |
| the rate at which the velocity of an object changes over time | acceleration |
| the change in position of an object | motion |
| a force that involves pulling along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty | drag |
| activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result | work |
| how much material an object has | mass |
| the quantity of motion of a moving body measured as a product of its mass and velocity | momentum |
| the continuous physical force extended on or against an object by something in contact with it | pressure |
| a course along which someone or something moves | direction |