Dictionary Flashcards
What is a force?
A push or pull which can have an effect on an object’s speed, direction or shape
What is weight?
Force created by gravity
What is reaction?
Force from a surface opposing gravity
What is traction?
Force making movement for an object
What is friction?
Force in between two surfaces opposing motion
What is a thrust?
Force created by a jet engine or propeller
What is upthrust?
Upwards force for a floating object, (produced by a buoyancy)
What is lift?
Upwards force for an object that flies
What is drag
Force fighting motion for an object moving through a fluid
What does streamlined mean?
Shape that id smooth, curved, pointy which is designed to reduce drag
What is a galaxy?
Big gravitational bound system of stars, numbering from 100million-100 trillion