Force

A push or pull that occurs when two objects touch each other.

• contact force

• non-contact force

• normal force

Something that contributes to a result or outcome.

• Multiplier
• Divider
• Subtractor
• Factor

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

The force that opposes the motion of objects that are in contact with each other.

• friction
• velocity
• inertia
• gravity

The force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that keeps you on the ground.

• repulsion
• friction
• magnetism
• gravity

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

The force that attracts or repels objects made of certain materials, like magnets.

• gravity force
• electric force
• friction force
• magnetism

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

The size or amount of something, like the strength of a force.

• Velocity
• Volume
• Magnitude
• Density

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

A push or pull that can affect an object without physically touching it.

• motion
• contact force

• non-contact force

• friction

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

The force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it.

• Normal Force

• Non-contact Force

• Contact Force