force- a push or a pull room

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force- a push or a pull context: A force is applied to a desk to push it across the room

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motion- an act in which one object’s distance from another is changing.

context: You are in motion while running a race.

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speed- the distance traveled divided by the time it takes to travel that distance.

context: A wave moving through water moves at a different speed than a wave moving through air.

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direction- a course along which someone or something moves.

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gravity- the force that pulls objects towards each other context: The force of gravity gives you weight.

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distance- an amount of space between two things or people.

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acceleration- the change in an objects speed or direction over time context: If an object speeds up, the acceleration is in the direction that the object is moving.

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friction- a force that acts to oppose sliding between two surfaces that are touching context: Rubbing your hands together to create friction.

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lift- an upward force definition-Large-winged planes provide more lift to carry heavy loads.

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relative speed- the speed between two objects in motion.

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mass- the amount of matter in an object context: An object’s mass is always the same, but an objects weight depends on gravity

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momentum- a measure of how hard it is to stop a moving object context: A seatbelt stops your momentum in a car.

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pattern- a plan, diagram, or model to be followed in making things.

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elapsed time- the time that elapses while an event is occurring

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push- exert force on

(someone or something), typically with one's hand

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pull- using force to move something toward you.

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change- to make or become different

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object- a material thing that can be seen or touched

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