Handbook of Forces

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What is a glossary?

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A mini-dictionary located in the back of a book that explains the meanings of words used in the book.

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What is magnetic force?

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The push or pull between two magnets, or the pull of a magnet on some kinds of metals.

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What is a table of contents?

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A list of topics or parts of a book and the page numbers on which they begin.

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What happens when a box is pushed across a floor?

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Friction occurs, which is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.

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What does it mean to repel?

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To push away; for example, when two magnets push away from each other.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

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What is gravitational pull?

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The force that attracts two bodies towards each other, like the Earth pulling objects towards its center.

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What is static electricity?

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A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects, which can cause them to attract or repel each other.

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What is an appendix in a book?

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A section at the end of a book that provides additional information or resources related to the content.

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What is an electromagnetic field?

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A physical field produced by electrically charged objects, affecting the behavior of charged objects in the vicinity.