Basic Physics Terms

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Equal forces

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Two or more forces that act on an object in different directions with the same size strength; result in no change in position, direction, or motion.

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Force

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A push or pull that can change the position or motion of an object/material.

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Friction

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A force that acts in the opposite direction to movement.

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Gravity

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The force that pulls objects toward each other.

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Magnetism

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An attracting or repelling force that causes a magnetic material to move.

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Mechanical energy

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Energy of motion.

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Unequal forces

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Forces that are acting on an object in different directions and are not the same strength; result in a change in position, direction, or motion.