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Force & Motion
Question | Answer |
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Friction | A force between two surfaces rubbing against each other. |
Gravitation | A force that pulls objects towards each other. |
Force | Any push or pull on an 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 an object is moving. |
Motion | A change in the position of an object. |
Inertia | The tendency of a motionless object to remain motionless or the tendency for an object in motion to stay in motion. |