Forces & Motion Diagnostic

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to change its velocity (speed or direction).

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms or grams.

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How does mass affect force?

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More massive objects require a greater force to change their motion compared to less massive objects.

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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 acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity, which can be an increase or decrease in speed.

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

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What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

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The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass (F=ma).

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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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What is the relationship between force and acceleration?

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Force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma); greater force results in greater acceleration.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, acting parallel to the surfaces in contact.