Force and Motion

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What is Force?

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A push or pull on an object that can change its motion.

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What is Motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

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What is Gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, especially towards the Earth.

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What is Friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes in contact with another object.

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What is the relationship between height and distance in ramps?

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Higher ramps allow objects to travel further due to increased potential energy.

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What does it mean to accelerate?

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To increase the speed of an object.

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What is a balanced force?

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

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What is an unbalanced force?

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Forces that are not equal, causing a change in motion.

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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 a simple machine?

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A device that makes work easier by allowing us to push or pull with less effort.