Force and Motion Vocabulary

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Force

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to change velocity.

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Motion

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The change in position of an object over time.

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Inertia

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The resistance of any physical object to a change in its state of motion or rest.

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Velocity

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The speed of something in a given direction.

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Acceleration

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The rate of change of velocity of an object with respect to time.