Force and Motion

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What is Force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to accelerate.

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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 Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

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What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

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The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass (F=ma).

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate of change of velocity of an object over time.

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What is gravitational force?

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The attractive force between two objects due to their mass.

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What is friction?

Back

The force that opposes the motion of an object in contact with a surface.

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What is the unit of force?

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Newton (N).