Physics Lesson 1 Vocabulary

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Contact Force

Back

A force from objects touching

Front

Collide

Back

When two objects come into contact with each other, often resulting in a change of motion or deformation.

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Deformation

Back

The change in shape or size of an object due to an applied force.

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Force

Back

A push or a pull

Front

Force Pairs

Back

Forces always come in pairs

Front

Newton's Third Law

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.