Force and Motion Benchmark

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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 speed?

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The distance an object travels per unit of time, often measured in meters per second (m/s).

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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An increase in force applied to an object typically results in an increase in its speed or change in motion.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A variable that is measured in an experiment; it responds to changes in the independent variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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A variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is the engineering design process?

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A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem, including identifying the problem, brainstorming, designing, building, testing, and improving.

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What does it mean to identify a problem in engineering?

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Recognizing and defining the issue that needs to be solved before creating a solution.

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What is a model in science?

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A representation of an object or system that helps to explain or predict how it works.

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows the relationship between different variables.