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Details Title: Random Facts Description: Random Facts from "Gravity, Velocity, Force, & Acceleration" Total Flash Cards: 5 Created: 01/07/2007 09:02:04	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term gravitational field strength Definition -the amount of force acting on each kilogram of mass -measured in N/kg Term static friction Definition -occurs between 2 objects that are not moving -the force that keeps a fstone from sliping down a sloping roof Term sliding friction Definition -occurs between 2 objects that are sliding over 1another -the force opposing a toboggan sliding down a hill Term rolling friction Definition -occurs between 2 objects that are rolling over 1another -the force fesisting the motion of a bicycle wheel -the force resisting fluids such as air or water that oppose the motion of air craft and boats Term Frictional forces nearly always act in the direction ______ of motion. Definition opposite