Forces - Physical Science Vocab

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Push or pull one object exerts on another

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force

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Combining forces acting on an object

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net force

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Forces equal in size & opposite in direction.

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balanced forces

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Forces not equal in size & opposite in direction.

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unbalanced forces

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Tendency of an object to resist motion change.

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inertia

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Resistance to motion when two objects are in contact.

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friction

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An object moves at constant velocity unless an unbalanced force acts on it.

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Newton's 1st law

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Resistance felt by an object moving through air.

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Air Resistance

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Attraction between two objects.

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gravity

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Net force on an object causes acceleration in its direction.

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Newton's 2nd law

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