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 move, stop, or change direction.

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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 Friction?

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A force that resists motion when two surfaces rub together.

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What is Gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE)?

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The energy an object has due to its position in a gravitational field, often highest at the highest point.

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What is a Manipulated Variable?

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The variable that a scientist changes on purpose in an experiment.

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What is a Responding Variable?

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The variable that changes in response to the manipulated variable.

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What is Acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity, can be speeding up or slowing down.

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What is Deceleration?

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A decrease in speed or a negative acceleration.

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What is Balanced Force?

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Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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