Force and Motion

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What does Newton's Third Law of Motion state?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to accelerate, as the net force acting on the object is not zero.

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What happens to an object when the forces acting on it are balanced?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What type of energy is associated with an object's position or height?

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Potential energy.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = mass x acceleration (F = ma).

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration according to Newton's Second Law?

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The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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How does gravity affect falling objects?

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Gravity pulls objects toward the Earth, causing them to accelerate downward.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.