Force and Motion

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What is a valid conclusion?

Back

Information describing what was learned from an investigation based on observations and collected data.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

Back

A condition that is changed in order to determine the effect of that change.

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What is friction?

Back

A force that acts in an opposite direction to movement.

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What is magnetism?

Back

A force that pushes or pulls a magnetic material across a distance.

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What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other.

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What is force?

Back

A push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

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What is a control in an experiment?

Back

A standard for comparison that remains constant.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is inertia?

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