Basic Concepts of Forces and Energy

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Equal forces

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Two or more forces that act on an object in different directions with the same size strength; result in no change in position, direction, or motion.

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Force

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A push or pull on an object; forces have both strength and direction.

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Friction

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A force that acts in the opposite direction to movement.

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Gravity

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A pulling force; on Earth, gravity pulls objects down closer to the Earth's surface.

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Magnetism

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A force that pulls magnetic material across a distance.

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Mechanical energy

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Energy of motion.

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Unequal forces

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Forces that are acting on an object in different directions and are not the same strength; result in a change in position, direction, or motion.