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Potential vs Kinetic Energy MS-PS3-5

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force

the push or pull exerted on an object
force Simple Definition

friction

the force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching
friction Simple Definition

inertia

the tendency of objects to resist any change in motion
inertia Simple Definition

kinetic energy

the energy of a moving object
kinetic energy Simple Definition

mass

the amount of matter in an object
mass Simple Definition

potential energy

the energy an object has from its position or condition, like a ball on a hill or a stretched spring
potential energy Simple Definition

velocity

speed and direction of a moving object
velocity Simple Definition

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