Crash Amplify Article 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 accelerate.

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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 mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms.

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What is velocity?

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The speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration?

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According to Newton's second law, acceleration is inversely proportional to mass when force is constant.

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What happens during a collision?

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Forces are exerted on both objects involved, often resulting in a change in motion.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the law of conservation of momentum?

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In a closed system, the total momentum before and after a collision remains constant.

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What is a bumper car?

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A small car designed for amusement park rides that collides with other bumper cars.

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What is an example of an elastic collision?

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A collision where both momentum and kinetic energy are conserved, like two billiard balls colliding.

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