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Force in Motion Vocabulary

Definitions for our force review

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accelerationA change in velocity, including changes of direction and decreases as well as increases in speed.
forceA push or pull on an object.
gravityThe force responsible for the mutual attraction of separate masses.
kinetic energyAn object's energy of motion; for example, the force of a falling body.
massThe quantity of matter in a body.
NewtonThe unit used to measure force.
potential energyThe energy that exists in a body as a result of its position or condition rather than of its motion.
Newton's First LawEvery object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless an external force acts upon it and changes its direction.
Newton's Second LawThe velocity of an object changes when it is subjected to an external force.
Newton's Third LawFor every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
velocityThe rate of speed.
inertiaThe resistance of an object to change its state of motion.
weightis a force of gravity on an object at the surface of a planet.
frictionthe rubbing of two objects together.
unbalanced force. When there is a net force that causes a change in an objects motion
balanced force. Equal forces acting on an object in opposite direction
net forcethe combination of all forces acting on an object at the same time.


7th grade science teacher
Dupo Jr. High School
IL

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