Force and Motion Flashcard

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What is speed?

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Speed is how fast an object is moving.

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What does the formula S=D/T find?

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The formula S=D/T is used to find speed.

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What is the path an object moves called?

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The path an object moves is called the direction of motion.

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What is friction?

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Friction is the rubbing of two surfaces when they contact each other.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to cause motion or create change.

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What is force?

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Force is a push or pull on an object.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What is balanced force?

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Balanced forces are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is unbalanced force?

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Unbalanced forces cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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