Force and Motion Flashcards

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Force

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A push or pull on an object that may change its motion.

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Mass

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The amount of matter in an object.

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Weight

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A measure of the force of gravity on an object.

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Net Force

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The overall force on an object measured in Newtons (N).

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Balanced Force

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Equal forces that do not change an object’s motion.

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Unbalanced Force

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Unequal forces that change an object’s motion.

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Newtons

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Units used for force.

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Friction

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A force that resists motion when surfaces touch.

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Gravity

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A force that pulls objects with mass toward each other.

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Air resistance

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The frictional force air exerts against a moving object.