Types of Forces Review

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What is a force?

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

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What are the two main types of forces?

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Contact forces and non-contact forces.

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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 does mass refer to?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

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The strength of gravity between two objects depends on their mass and the distance between them.

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What is air resistance?

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Air resistance is a force that opposes the motion of an object through the air.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of two surfaces that are in contact.

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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.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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

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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.