Force & Motion Amplify Review

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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.

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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 velocity?

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Speed in a particular direction.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

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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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How does mass affect force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more force is required to change its motion.

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What happens when a strong force is applied in the opposite direction of motion?

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The object will change directions and continue moving.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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Force causes changes in motion; without force, an object at rest stays at rest.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = mass x acceleration (F = ma).

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is how fast an object is moving, while velocity includes direction.