Force and Motion

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What is force?

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A push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What is motion?

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The change in position of an object over time.

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What is speed?

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The distance traveled per unit of time.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes motion between any surfaces that are touching.

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What is static friction?

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The friction that prevents two surfaces from sliding past each other.

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What is sliding friction?

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The friction that occurs when two surfaces slide against each other.

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What is rolling friction?

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The friction that occurs when an object rolls over a surface.

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What is fluid friction?

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The resistance encountered by an object moving through a fluid (liquid or gas).

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.