Physics Basics

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motion

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When an object changes position over time

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speed

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The distance traveled in a specific time period. Speed=distance/time

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velocity

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The speed of an object in a particular direction

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force

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A push or pull exerted on an object

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friction

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A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

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gravity

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A force that pulls objects toward each other

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mass

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object

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weight

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A measure of the gravitational force being exerted on an object

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inertia

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An object's resistance to a change in motion

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newton

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Unit of force