6.8B StudyJams Force & Motion

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What is a force in scientific terms?

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A force is any push or pull.

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What does inertia mean in the context of motion?

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Inertia means that an object will stay in flight unless something stops it, or it will stay still unless something makes it move.

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What unit is used to measure force?

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The unit used to measure force is the Newton.

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What is the relationship between mass and the force required to put an object in motion?

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Objects with greater mass require more force to put in motion.

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How does friction affect the force needed to move an object?

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The greater the friction, the more force is needed to move an object.

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What is the definition of mass in physics?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.

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How does mass affect inertia?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia, meaning it resists changes to its state of motion.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force is calculated using the formula: Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma).

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What role does gravity play in motion?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, affecting their motion and the forces acting on them.