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Physical Science Week 7
Physical Science Week 7
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Science
5th Grade
04/06/2008

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Force

Definition
A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction.
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Friction

Definition
A force that opposes, or acts against, motion when two surfaces rub against each other.
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Gravity

Definition
The force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun and the moon in orbit around the sun.
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Halt

Definition
To come to a stop.
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Inertia

Definition
The property of matter that keeps it moving in a straight line or keeps it at rest.
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Magnet

Definition
A tool that measures the force of push or pull on an object.
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Magnetism

Definition
The force of push or pull between the poles of magnets.
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Motion

Definition
Change in an object's position.
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Repel

Definition
To force away or apart.
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