Physics Concepts

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Force

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something that changes an object’s state of rest or motion

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Friction

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the force that is created when two surfaces rub against each other

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Motion

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movement; a change in an object’s position or location over time

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Momentum

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the amount of motion an object has

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Energy

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the ability to do work

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Law of Inertia

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an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion unless a force is introduced

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Acceleration

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the rate of change in an object’s velocity over time

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Action

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a force that acts upon an object

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Reaction

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a force that acts upon an object in opposition to an action

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Speed

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the rate at which an object is moving