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Forces and Motion Vocabulary

Games on Forces and Motion

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WorkThe use of a force to move an object through a distance.
Simple machineA device that makes a task easier by changing the size or direction of a force or the distance over which the force acts.
LeverA bar that makes it easier to move things.
FulcrumThe balance point on a lever that supports the arm but does not move.
Wheel-and -axleA wheel with a rope that lets you change the direction in which you move an object.
PulleyA wheel with a rope that lets you change the direction in which you move an object.
Inclined planeA ramp or another sloping surface.
Balance forcesForces that act on an object but cancel out other.
Unbalanced forcesForces that act on an object and don't cancel out each other: unbalanced forces cause a change in motion.
Net forceThe combination of all the forces acting on an object.
Bouyant forceThe upward force exerted on an object by water.
ForceA push or pull that causes an object to move, stop,or change direction.
FrictionA force that opposes motion.
GravityThe force of attraction between objects.
Gravitational forceThe pull of all objects in the universe on one another.
MagneticHaving the property of attracting iron objects
Magnetic forceThe foirce produced by a magnet.



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