Force and Motion Review

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Which force causes a change in motion?

Back

Unbalanced force is the force that causes a change in motion.

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Who is known for the laws of motion?

Back

Sir Isaac Newton is the scientist who gave us the laws of motion.

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What is a push or a pull called?

Back

A push or a pull is called a force.

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What force pulls objects toward the center of Earth?

Back

The force that pulls objects toward the center of Earth is called gravity.

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What is the amount of matter an object has?

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The amount of matter an object has is called its mass.

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What is inertia?

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

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance an object travels per unit of time.

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What is momentum?

Back

Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity.

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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.