EOG Prep: Force and Motion 5th Grade NC.5.P.1

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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 each other, such as the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

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What are balanced forces?

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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 are unbalanced forces?

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Forces that are not equal, causing an object to accelerate or change its motion.

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What is speed?

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The distance an object travels per unit of time, often measured in meters per second (m/s).

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows the relationship between two variables.

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What happens to an object at rest when balanced forces act on it?

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It remains at rest.

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What happens to a moving object when balanced forces act on it?

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It continues to move at the same speed and in the same direction.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.