Force and Motion Vocab flashcard

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Mass

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object.

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Magnetic force

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Force exerted by magnetized objects.

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Force

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Is a push or a pull

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Gravity

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Force of attraction between objects due to their masses and distances.

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Electrical force

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Force of attraction/repulsion between charged particles.

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Contact force

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is a force resulting from physical contact between two objects.

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Balanced forces

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When net force on an object is 0 N.

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Friction: A force opposing motion between touching surfaces.

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is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching.

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Unbalanced force

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When net force on an object > 0 Newtons

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Applied Force

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is a force applied to an object by a person or another object.