Force & Motion 5th Grade SOL Flashcard

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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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 does it mean for forces to be balanced?

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Forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What does it mean for forces to be unbalanced?

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Forces are not equal, causing a change in motion.

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What is speed?

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The distance an object travels in a certain amount of time.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its speed or direction.

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What is work in physics?

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Work is done when a force moves an object over a distance.

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What is an example of work?

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Pushing a cart through the store.

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

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The speed of the object can increase, decrease, or change direction.

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What is inertia?

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