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Force and Motion Vocabulary

Use these flashcards to help you study for the force and motion test.

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Forceto push or pull an object
Masshow much matter is present in an object
Motiona change in position
Frictionthe force that slows and eventually stops an obejct in motion
Accelerationhow quickly or slowly an object changes its velocity
Newtonthe unit of force
Balanced Forceswhen equal forces are exerted on an object resulting in no change in motion
Speedthe rate at which an object moves; distance divided by time
Inertiathe resistance of an object to any change in its motion
Velocitythe speed and direction of a moving object
Weightthe measurement of the force of gravity on an object
Net Forcethe total of all forces acting on an object or system
Unbalanced Forceswhen unequal forces are exerted on an object from opposite directions resulting in a change in motion
Gravitythe force that keeps all objects on Earth
Frame of Referencethe stationary object or background that is use to determine motion



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