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force and motion
Question | Answer |
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a force between two surfaces rubbing against each other | friction |
a force that pulls objects towards each other | gravitation |
any push or pull on an object | force |
the distance an object travels in a given amount of time | speed |
any change in an object's speed or direction. when an object speeds up, slows down, stops, or changes direction. | acceleration |
an objects place or location | position |
a substance, such as oil, that coats surfaces that rub against each other, it reduces the amount of friction | velocity |
a change in the position of an object | motion |
the tendency of a motionless object to remain motionless or the tendency for an object in motion to stay in motion | inertia |