Force & Motion Flashcards

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Force

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Makes things speed up, slow down, or change directions

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Motion

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Occurs when an object or person moves from one place to another

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Mass

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The amount of matter an object contains. The more matter it has, the more it weighs.

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Gravity

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An invisible force that pulls two objects towards each other.

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Friction

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The resistance of motion when one object rubs against another.

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Balanced Force

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Occurs when the same amount of force is applied to both sides of an object so that the object does not move.

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Unbalanced Force

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Occurs when different amounts of force are applied to an object causing a movement in the object.