Force and Motion

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to accelerate or change its motion. It is not equal in size and opposite in direction to other forces acting on the object.

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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. The more mass an object has, the greater its inertia.

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What does Newton's Third Law of Motion state?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms or grams.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its velocity. It can be a change in speed or direction.

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What is friction?

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

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What is net force?

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Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

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How does mass affect inertia?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia, meaning it will be harder to change its motion.