Forces and Motion

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What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What are the two main types of forces?

Back

Contact forces and non-contact forces.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that occurs when one object rubs against another, slowing down or stopping motion.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What is a magnet?

Back

A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic force, attracting certain metals.

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What is distance?

Back

Distance is the amount of space between two objects or places.

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What is weight?

Back

Weight is a measure of the pull of gravity on an object.

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What is speed?

Back

Speed is how fast an object is moving, usually measured in distance over time.

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What is position?

Back

Position is the location of an object in relation to a reference point.

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What is a balanced force?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.