6th Grade Semester Exam Review

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What is an Applied Force?

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An Applied Force is a force that is intentionally exerted on an object by a person or another object to change its motion.

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What does Newton's Third Law of Motion state?

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Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is Friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion when two surfaces rub against each other.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a rollercoaster?

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In a rollercoaster, the energy transformation is from Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy.

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What is Photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert light energy into chemical energy (glucose) using carbon dioxide and water.

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What type of energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

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During photosynthesis, the energy transformation is from Light Energy to Chemical Energy.

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What is Gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.

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What is the Law of Inertia?

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The Law of Inertia states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force.