Forces & Speed Flashcards

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Air resistance / Drag

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A force acting against any object that is moving through the Earth’s atmosphere

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Upthrust

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A force pushing upwards on an object in a liquid

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Lift

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A force pushing upwards on an object flying in the air

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Weight

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The force that pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth

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Push / Pull

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A force exerted to move an object away or towards another object

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Thrust

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A push caused by an engine

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Friction

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The force between two surfaces sliding over on another, that causes them to heat up and wear

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