Basic Physics Concepts

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Balanced forces

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Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction; no motion

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Direction

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A straight path that something could move along

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Force

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A push or pull that one object exerts on another object with or without direct contact (e.g., friction, gravity)

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Mass

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The amount of matter a substance or object has

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Movement

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A change in position or location

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Position

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Where an object is located in space

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Unbalanced Forces

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Forces that are unequal in size and may or may not be moving in opposite directions; creates motion

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Friction

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A force that opposes motion through direct contact

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Gravity

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A force that causes objects with mass to attract each other

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Pull

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To use force to cause something to move closer