Deck 4- Force & Motion Flashcards

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decreasing

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to become less in number, amount, or size

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speed

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the rate at which an object moves through time

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direction

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the line or course along which something moves, lies, or points

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non-contact force

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the force between two objects that are not in physical contact. (e.g. gravity)

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contact force

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the force between two objects that are in physical contact
(e.g. throwing ball)

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increasing

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to grow or rise, or to become greater in number, amount, size

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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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motion

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the process of an object moving or being moved

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Change in Mass

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the increase/decrease in mass requires an increase/decrease in force needed to create motion

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friction

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a contact force that is created anytime two surfaces move or try to move across each other

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gravity

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the non-contact force that pulls a body towards the center of the earth

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