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Definition of force

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Anything that causes an object to move or change its velocity

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Frictional force definition

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A force that resists the sliding or rolling if one solid object over another

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Advantages of friction

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Being able to walk
Breaks stopping

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Disadvantages of friction

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Creates heat, wasting energy
Friction produces wear and tear, reducing product lifespan

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Definition of gravitational force

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A force that pulls objects with mass towards each other

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Weight formula

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F=ma
Force=mass×weight

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Newton’s 1st law

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An object that isnt moving wont move
An object in motion will stay in motion

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Newton’s 2nd law

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The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the strenght of the force applied to the object
F=m(a)

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Newton’s 3rd law

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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

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Mass to weight formula

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W=m(g)

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Law of the lever

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Weight 1 x Distance 1 = Weight 2 x Distance 2
W1 x D1 = W2 x D2

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Lever

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Any rigid body that is free to move about a fixed point

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