Force and Motion

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What is the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion?

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Inertia

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What factor determines the inertia of an object?

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Mass

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If one car moves ahead of another car that is traveling in the same direction, do the cars have the same velocity?

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No, the cars are traveling at different speeds.

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What type of energy does a child at the top of a slide possess?

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Potential energy.

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What does Newton's third law state?

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

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What is the definition of force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to accelerate.

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What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Newton (N).

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration according to Newton's second law?

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Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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How does friction affect motion?

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Friction opposes the motion of an object, causing it to slow down or stop.