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Newtons Laws of Motion MS-PS2-2

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balanced force

forces that are equal but in opposite directions
balanced force Simple Definition

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

mass

the amount of matter in an object
mass Simple Definition

Newtons first law of motion

if the net force acting on an object is zero, the motion of the object does not change
Newtons first law of motion Simple Definition

Newtons second law of motion

the acceleration of an object is the net force exerted on it divided by its mass
Newtons second law of motion Simple Definition

unbalanced force

forces acting on an object to cause a change in motion
unbalanced force Simple Definition

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