Force and Motion Review

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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 gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, especially the pull of the Earth on objects.

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What is air resistance?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object through air, slowing it down.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is inertia?

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

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What is an unbalanced force?

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A force that causes a change in the motion of an object because it is not equal in size and opposite in direction to other forces acting on the object.

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What is a balanced force?

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Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is momentum?

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The quantity of motion an object has, depending on its mass and velocity.

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What is velocity?

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The speed of an object in a specific direction.