5th Grade Force and Motion

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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. They do not cause a change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal and can cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object. It can make it harder for objects to move.

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What is a force?

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A force is 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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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is a push?

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A push is a force that moves an object away from you.

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What is a pull?

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A pull is a force that moves an object closer to you.

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What is gravity?

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

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.