Force

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What is the definition of force in physics?

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A force is a push or pull exerted on an object.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact.

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How does friction affect movement?

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Friction slows down or prevents the movement between two objects that are touching.

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What factors affect the amount of friction between two surfaces?

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The roughness of the surfaces and the force pressing them together.

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What is the direction of force when pulling an object?

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The object will move in the direction of the pull.

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How does mass affect the force applied to an object?

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Greater mass requires more force to move the object.

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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 the formula for calculating force?

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Force = mass x acceleration (F = ma).

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What happens to the speed of an object when a greater force is applied?

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The speed of the object increases.

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What is the role of gravity in relation to force?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

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