Flashcard: Work, Power, Speed, and Force

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What is a magnetic force?

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A force that attracts or repels objects due to their magnetic properties.

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What is a push force?

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A force that moves an object away from the source of the force.

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What is a pull force?

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A force that moves an object towards the source of the force.

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What is a reference point?

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A place or object used for comparison to determine if something is in motion.

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What are balanced forces?

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Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no movement.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Forces that are not equal, causing an object to move in the direction of the greater force.

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What is a contact force?

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A force that occurs when two objects are in contact with each other.

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What is gravitational force?

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The force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses.

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What is electric force?

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A force between charged objects, which can be attractive or repulsive.

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What is speed?

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The distance an object travels per unit of time (Units: m/s).