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Forces
Term | Definition |
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Friction | Is a force that two surfaces exert on each other when they rub against each other |
Static Friction | The friction that acts on objects that are not moving |
Sliding Friction | Occurs when two solid surfaces slide over each other |
Rolling Friction | When an object rolls across a surface |
Fluid Friction | Occurs when a solid object moves through a fluid |
Gravity | Is a force that pulls objects toward each other |
Mass | The measure of the amount of matter in an object |
Weight | The gravitational force exerted on a person or object at the surface of a planet |
Free Fall | When the only force is acting on an object is gravity, the object is said to be in free fall |
Air Resistance | Acts on objects falling through air |
Projectile | An object that is thrown |
Compression | Is an elastic force that squeezes or pushes matter together |
Tension | An elastic force that stretches or pulls matter |