gravity and friction Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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weight
A
the pull of gravity on your body
2
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gravity
A
the force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth
3
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mass
A
the amount of matter, or “stuff” in your body
4
Q
balance
A
an even distribution of weight enabling someone or something to remain upright and steady
5
Q
spring scale
A
A spring scale or spring balance or newton meter is a type of weighing scale
6
Q
force
A
strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement
7
Q
newton
A
the SI unit of force
8
Q
friction
A
a contact force that resists motion between two objects \
9
Q
acceleration
A
the rate at which velocity changes over time
10
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velocity
A
is the speed of an object in a particular direction
