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 move, stop, or change direction.

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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 Friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, caused by the contact between two surfaces.

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What does an Unbalanced Force do?

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It causes an object to accelerate, change direction, or change shape.

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What is a Balanced Force?

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Forces acting on an object that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is Net Force?

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The total force acting on an object, taking into account both magnitude and direction.

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How do you calculate Net Force?

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By adding all the forces acting on an object, considering their directions.

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What is Gravity?

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A force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.

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What is an example of an Unbalanced Force?

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Pushing a stationary car; the force you apply is greater than the friction opposing it.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.