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  1. friction
    the resistance when a body is moved in contact with another
    This causes friction.
  2. motion
    the act of changing location from one place to another
    8 How does force affect motion?
  3. affect
    have an influence upon
    8 How does force affect motion?
  4. object
    a tangible and visible entity
    A force can change an object’s position.
  5. rub
    move over something with pressure
    As the cart moves, its wheels rub against the floor.
  6. contact
    the act of touching physically
    Most forces you use are contact forces.
  7. smooth
    having a surface free from roughness or irregularities
    Smooth surfaces produce less friction than rough ones.
  8. empty
    holding or containing nothing
    You don’t need much force to begin pushing an empty cart.
  9. surface
    the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer
    Smooth surfaces produce less friction than rough ones.
  10. direction
    a line leading to a place or point
    It can change the direction of an object’s motion too.
Created on Mon Nov 18 22:33:39 EST 2013

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