Force, Mass, Acceleration

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What is Force?

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A push or pull on an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.

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What is Mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms (kg).

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What is Acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity, measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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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 at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is an Unbalanced Force?

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A force that causes an object to change its motion; it results in acceleration.

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How do you calculate Force?

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Force (F) is calculated using the formula F = mass (m) × acceleration (a).

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What happens when two forces act in the same direction?

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You add the forces together to find the net force.

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What happens when two forces act in opposite directions?

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You subtract the smaller force from the larger force to find the net force.

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What is the unit of Force?

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The unit of force is the Newton (N).

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration?

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For a given force, an increase in mass results in a decrease in acceleration.

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