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Physical Science - Motion

Basic Vocabulary

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magnetisma measure of repulsion (pushing away) or attraction (pulling toward) between poles of magnets
WorkUse of force to move an object through a distance
Forceany push or pull that causes objects to move, stop or change direction
Gravitationforce that acts to pull one object in the universe toward another
PowerAmount of work for each unit of time. measure of how quickly someone or something does work.
Machinesomething that makes work seem easier by changing the size or direction of force
Accelerationchange of motion when an unbalanced force acts on an object, it either speeds up, slows down or changes direction.
Frictionthe force that opposes or acts against motion when two surfaces rub against each other
Less Frictionsmoother the two surfaces act against each other
More Frictionrougher the two surfaces act against each other
Balanced forceequal in size and opposite in direction
Unbalanced forceoccurs when one force is greater than its opposite force
Net ForceA value given when either adding or subtracting the individual forces .


YBH Passaic 5th Grade General Studies Teachers
Yeshiva Beit Hillel Passaic
Passaic, NJ

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