Forces and Motion

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force

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

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movement

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A change in position or location

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gravity

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A force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth

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friction

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A force that slows or stops motion when objects rub together

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inertia

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The property of an object that resists movement by a force

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newton

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The standard International unit of force named after Sir Isaac Newton