Force and Motion Flashcards

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Force

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A push or pull upon an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.

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Motion

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

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Position

Back

The location of an object at a particular point in time.

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Direction

Back

The line or path along which something is moving, pointing, or aiming.

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Velocity

Back

The speed of something in a given direction.

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Acceleration

Back

A change of velocity (speed and direction)

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Gravity

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The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

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Friction

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A force that acts directly against the direction of motion.

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Speed

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The distance an object travels per unit of time (distance / time = speed)