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| gravitational field strength |
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-the amount of force acting on each kilogram of mass
-measured in N/kg |
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-occurs between 2 objects that are not moving
-the force that keeps a fstone from sliping down a sloping roof |
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-occurs between 2 objects that are sliding over 1another
-the force opposing a toboggan sliding down a hill |
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-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 |
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| Frictional forces nearly always act in the direction ______ of motion. |
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