Force and Motion

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What is a force?

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A push or a pull on an object.

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What is an example of a push?

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Any action that moves an object away from a source.

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What is a balanced force?

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When the forces exerted on opposite sides of an object are equal in strength.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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When the forces exerted on opposite sides of an object are not equal in strength.

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What is friction?

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A force exerted between the surfaces of objects in contact with one another.

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What are the two main types of forces?

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Contact forces and non-contact forces.

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What is an example of a non-contact force?

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Gravity.

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How does friction affect motion?

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Friction opposes the motion of an object, slowing it down or stopping it.

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What is the relationship between mass and force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater the force needed to accelerate it.

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.