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1
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A push or a pull one body exerts on another.

A

Force

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2
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an object moving at a constant velocity keeps moving at that velocity, an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by a net force.

A

Newtons 1st Law

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3
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the tendency of an object to resist any change in motion.

A

Inertia

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4
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combination of all forces that act on an object.

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Net Force

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5
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Every object exerts a force on every other force. This force is felt as a pull.

A

Gravity

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6
Q

the amount of matter or stuff an object has.

A

Mass

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7
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measure of force of gravity on an objects mass how hard object is pulled toward center of Earth.

A

Weight

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8
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Force= Mass x Acceleration

A

Newtons 2nd Law

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9
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Is a force that opposes motion between 2 surfaces that are touching each other.

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Friction

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10
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Friction that resists an getting an object moving. (This is when objects are not moving.)

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Static Friction

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Friction that resists keeping an object moving. (Happens when it is moving.)

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Kinetic Friction

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12
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to every action there is an equal ( in size) and opposite (in direction) reaction force)

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Newtons 3rd Law

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13
Q

mass on the move. The force required to stop a moving object.

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Momentum

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14
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anything that is thrown or shot in the air.

A

Projectile

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15
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Force acting toward the center of a curved or circular path.

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Centripetal Force

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