Science

 

Forces

 

MATTER and

Force and Motion

 
MEASUREMENT

A force is a push or pull upon an object .

Work has been done what an object moves.

Forces

  • Contact Forces

    • Friction

      • Air Resistance

    • Work

      • Simple Machines

      • Compound Machines

      • Complex Machines

  • Action-At-A-Distance Forces

    • Gravity

    • Electricity

    • Magnetism

 

FUEL

 

 

Energy is what makes matter move or change.

A force requires energy.

Inertia is the tendency of matter when at rest to remain at rest, or when in motion to remain in motion.

The Energy Story

  • KINDS OF ENERGY
    • Kinetic Energy
    • Potential Energy

     

  • TYPES OF ENERGY

    • Electromagnetic Energy

    • Mechanical Energy

    • Thermal Energy
    • Chemical Energy
    • Nuclear Energy
    • Solar Energy
    • Sound Wave Energy

 

 

 

Forces are measured in Newtons.

 

 

              

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