Force and Motion vocabulary #11

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the scientific term for when an object stays at rest?
Back
Inertia: The tendency of an object to remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the force that slows down or stops an object in motion?
Back
Friction: A force that opposes the motion of an object, causing it to slow down or stop.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What unit is used to measure force, named after Sir Isaac Newton?
Back
Newtons: The unit of force in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as 'N'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?
Back
Gravity: A force that attracts two bodies toward each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together?
Back
Repel: Like poles (north and north or south and south) push away from each other.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the force that can change the motion of an object?
Back
Force: A push or pull that can cause an object to accelerate, change direction, or change shape.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the term for the resistance of an object to change its state of motion?
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Inertia: The property of matter that causes it to resist changes in its motion.
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