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Force

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A force is a push, pull or twist when two objects interact

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Drag

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Friction between a moving object and the air it is moving through

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Friction

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Force that acts to oppose the motion between two surfaces as they move over each other

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Fulcrum

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Turning point of a lever

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Gravity

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The force of the attraction that objects have on one another due to their masses

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Lever

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Simple machine that reduces the effort needed to do work

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Load

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Resisting force

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Lubrication

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Using a lubricant, such as oil or grease, to decrease friction

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Net force

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Combination of all forces acting on an object

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Newton

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The unit used to measure force. Named after sir isaac newton

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Ramp

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Simplest type of inclined plane

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Spring balance

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Device consisting of a spring and scale, used to measure forces in the laboratory

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Unbalanced forces

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Two or more forces that are unequal in size and direction and therefore change an objects speed, direction or shape

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Work

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The energy used to move an object over a set distance

Work = force x distance

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Types of forces

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Contact- Non contact-
Friction Gravity
Air resistance Magnetism
Buoyancy Upwards force in water
Normal force

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Newtons first law of motion

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Inertia- when an object is in motion will stay in motion and an object is stationary will stay still unless acted upon

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Newtons second law of motion

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Force = mass x acceleration Force = newtons
Mass = KGs
Acceleration = M/S2

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Newtons third law of motion

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Opposite and equal reaction to any force

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First class lever

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Load/resistance, fulcrum, effort

EG. Seesaw, scissors

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Second class lever

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Fulcrum, load/resistance, effort

EG. Nut cracker, wheel barrow

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Third class lever

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Fulcrum, effort, load/resistance

EG. Tongs, tweezers

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Net force

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If net force is on one side = add

If net force is on opposite sides = subtract