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forces of motion
vocab
Question | Answer |
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acceleration | the rate at which velocity changes over time; an object accelerates if its speed, direction, or both change |
balanced force | two or more forces that are equal and opposite of one another; do not cause change in motion |
energy | The ability to do work or cause change |
force | A push or pull acting upon another object |
friction | A force that resists the motion of an object |
gravity | the force that pulls objects toward earth |
inertia | the tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion. Objects at rest tend to stay at rest |
kinetic energy | energy in motion |
speed | how fast an object is moving |
unbalanced forces | 2 or more uneven forces acting upon an object |
velocity | the speed of an object in a particular direction |
potential energy | energy possessed by an object because of its position or energy waiting to happen |