Physics Basics

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Force

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A push or pull

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Interaction

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To act on and be acted upon by one or more objects. Example: push

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Motion

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When an object changes position or moves to a different place.

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Friction

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A force that acts to oppose a force acting to put a mass in motion.

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Net Force

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The sum of the forces acting on a mass.

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Energy

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The ability to apply force over a distance.

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Newton

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The standard unit for measuring Force in the metric system. N

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Spring scale

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An instrument used to measure Force.

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Inertia

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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Gravity

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A force that attracts two bodies toward each other, typically noticeable as the force that gives weight to physical objects.