Force and Motion Practice Test

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What is Force?

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A push or pull exerted by one object on another.

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What is the unit of force?

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Newton (N) is the unit used to measure force.

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What is Gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

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What does Energy do?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is Motion?

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The change in position of an object over time.

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What is Inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is Friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What happens to an object at rest?

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An object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by a force.

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What happens to an object in motion?

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An object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by a force.