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Forces & Motion
Question | Answer |
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Friction | A force between two surfaces rubbing against each other |
gravitation | a force that pulls objects toward each other |
force | any push or pull on a 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 |
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 a object is moving in |
motion | a change in the position of a object |
inertia | the tendency of a motionless object to remain motionless or the tendency for an object in motion to stay in motion. |