PHYSICAL SCIENCE VOCABULARY

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Electric Force

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The push or pull caused by charged particles.

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Gravitational Force

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The pull between two objects due to their mass.

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Magnetic Force

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The force between magnets or magnetic materials.

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Friction

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A force that resists motion when two surfaces touch.

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Contact Forces

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Forces that happen when objects are physically touching.

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Weight vs. Mass

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Weight is the force of gravity on an object. Mass is how much matter is in it.

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Unbalanced Forces

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Forces that are not equal and cause an object to start moving, stop, or change direction.

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Speed

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How fast something is moving.

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Position-Time Graphs

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Graphs that show how an object’s position changes over time.

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Electromagnetic Spectrum

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The range of all types of light waves, from radio to gamma rays.