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Title: Random Facts

Description: Random Facts from "Gravity, Velocity, Force, & Acceleration"

Total Flash Cards: 5

Created: 01/07/2007 09:02:04

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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



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