FORCE

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What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic energy.

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What do we call a push or a pull in a given direction?

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Force.

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What is it called when the net force acting on an object does not equal zero?

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Unbalanced force.

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What term describes the amount of force acting on an object?

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Magnitude.

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What is a force that is applied to an object by a person or another object called?

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Applied force.

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What is the term for the force that opposes the motion of an object?

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Friction.

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What is the force of gravity acting on an object called?

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Weight.

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What is the principle that states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?

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Newton's Third Law of Motion.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = mass × acceleration (F = ma).

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What type of force occurs when two objects are in contact with each other?

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Contact force.