Science Concepts Flashcards

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

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Force

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The action of moving from one place to another

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Motion

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A force that is applied in the opposite direction of another force

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Opposing Force

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Forces that cancel each other out and cause no motion

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Balanced Forces

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When a force(s) is stronger than opposing forces and the object moves

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Unbalanced Forces

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A group of solar systems, dust, and gas held together by gravity

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Galaxy

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A state of matter that has no defined shape or volume

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Gas

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Very small particles that broke off larger orbiting objects

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Dust

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A huge ball of gas in outer space that gives off light and heat

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Star

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The name of the galaxy that contains our solar system

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Milky Way