Force and Interactions Flashcards

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Force

Back

A push or pull on an object

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Gravity

Back

Force that pulls objects toward Earth

Front

Friction

Back

Force that slows down moving objects

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Magnetism

Back

Force that attracts or repels magnetic materials

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Contact Force

Back

Force that occurs when objects touch

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Non-contact Force

Back

Force that acts at a distance, like gravity

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Cause: Push

Back

Effect: Object moves away

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Cause: Pull

Back

Effect: Object moves closer

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Cause: Friction

Back

Effect: Slows down motion

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Cause: Gravity

Back

Effect: Objects fall to the ground