Science- Forces Flashcards
1
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Air Resistance
A
The force of friction on an object when it moves through the air
2
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Force
A
Interaction between two objects that result in each exerting a push or pull on the other
3
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Friction
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Force causes when one surface rubs against the other
4
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Gravity
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Force between two objects causes by their masses
5
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Lubrication
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Reduction of friction, often using a thick liquid, e.g. oil
6
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Mass
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Amount of matter in an object, measured in kilograms (kg)
7
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Newton
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The unit of force (N)
8
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Streamlined
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A smoothly curved shape to help objects move more quickly through liquids or gases
9
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Upthrust
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Upward force on a solid object when it is in a liquid or gas
10
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Weight
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The pull of gravity on an object, a force, measured in Newtons (N)
