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Cards Term What is the definition for force? Definition a force is anything that makes apush or a pull to make an object accelerate or decelerate. Term What is a constatn speed? Definition When an object travels in an equal amount of time and distance. Term The more __________ and object has the harder it is to stop. Definition Momentum. Term What is the equation for momentum? Definition p=mv Term What is speed measured in? Definition distance and time. Term What are the two types of forces? Definition Balance and unbalanced. Term When forces are unbalanced, what occurs? Definition Acceleration. Term When forces are balanced, what can happen? Definition Either there is no movement, or the movement is at a constant speed. Term How many types of friction are there? Definition Four (4) Term What is the strongest form of friction? Definition Static Friction Term What is static friction? Definition A type of friction that holds an object in place. Term What is sliding friction? Definition When one surface slides against another. Term What is rolling friction? Definition A type of friction where one surface rolls against another. Term What is fluid? Definition Fluid is a liquid or a gas. Term What is fluid friction? Definition Fluid friction is friction with liquid and gas. Term Gravity depends on __________ and _________. Definition mass, distance Term What is Newtons first law of motion? Definition An object in motion tends to stay in motion. An object at rest tends to stay at rest. Term What can stop motion? Definition Friction Term What is Newtons first law also called? Definition Inertia Term What is Newtons second law of motion? Definition Force, mass, and acceleration. a=f/m Term What is Newtons second law of motion? Definition Force, mass, and acceleration. a=f/m Term What is Newtons second law of motion? Definition Force, mass, and acceleration. a=f/m Term What is Newtons third law of motion? Definition For every action, there is an equal and oppisite reaction.