5th Grade Force and Motion NC

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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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 the center of 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 into contact with another surface.

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What is speed?

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The distance an object travels in a certain amount of time.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its speed or direction.

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What does a speed graph show?

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It shows how the speed of an object changes over time.

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What happens to an object's speed when it is pushed harder?

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The object's speed increases.

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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 the relationship between mass and force?

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