Forces & Patterns of Motion

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What is a force?

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A force is any push or pull on an object.

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What happens to the motion of a pendulum if the length of the string is changed?

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Changing the length of the string of a pendulum does not change its pattern of motion.

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What describes the pattern of motion of a pendulum?

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The pattern of motion of a pendulum is a repeating cycle, such as Y, Z, Y, X, Y.

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What is the pattern of motion for a sprinter running around a track?

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The pattern of motion for a sprinter running around a track is moving in cycles.

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What are balanced forces?

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

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True or False: Objects with balanced forces acting on them are always in motion.

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False. Objects with balanced forces are not in motion.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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An example of unbalanced forces is when one side of a seesaw is pushed down while the other side is lifted up.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

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What is the difference between a push and a pull?

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A push moves an object away from you, while a pull brings an object closer to you.

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What is a pattern of motion?

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A pattern of motion is a repeated movement that can be described in a sequence.