Summative 2 Forces & Motion (Mrs. Belhumeur)

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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

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Define velocity.

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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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.

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object with respect to a reference point.

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What factors affect air resistance?

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The size, shape, and speed of an object affect air resistance.

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How does increasing the surface area of an object affect air resistance?

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Increasing the surface area of an object increases air resistance.

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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 inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, calculated as weight = mass x gravitational acceleration (W = mg).

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What is the role of a reference point in motion?

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A reference point is a stationary object used to determine the position and motion of another object.