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Force

The cause of motion; a push or pull on an object. Can be strong or weak, and act in different directions.

Free-body Diagram

A diagram representing an object as a point, showing only the external forces acting on it as vectors. Useful for analyzing forces.

Friction

A force resisting motion between surfaces in contact. (Mentioned as a force to be covered later)