Physics Concepts Flashcards

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Force

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A push or a pull that causes an object to stop, move, or change direction.

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Balanced forces

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Forces that are equal in size, but opposite in direction.

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Balanced forces

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Object stays still or moves at a constant speed and direction.

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Unbalanced forces

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Two forces unequal in size and opposite in direction.

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Unbalanced forces (motion)

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Forces that cause a change in the motion of an object.

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Momentum

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Property of all moving objects.

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Gravity

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Force of attraction between all objects in the universe.

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Friction

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The force that causes a moving object to slow down when it touches another object.

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Friction (direction)

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A force acting in the opposite direction.

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Inertia

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The tendency of an object to stay at rest or in motion.