Forces and Motion

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What is the effect of mass on motion?

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The greater the mass, the greater the effect a force will have on the object's motion.

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What is a Net Force?

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The sum of all forces that are acting on an object.

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force is when there is no net force acting on an object.

Front

Which of Newton's laws explains why a truck's cargo keeps moving when the truck stops?

Back

Newton's 1st Law.

Front

What type of force occurs between the wheels of a car and a ramp?

Back

Friction.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = m x a).

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, while velocity includes direction.

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects due to their mass.

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