3rd Six Weeks Review Checkpoint

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What is an insulator?

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A material that doesn't allow heat to pass through it easily.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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A force that causes an object to change its motion, such as a baseball that has been thrown.

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What does acceleration mean in terms of motion?

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Acceleration refers to the rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What does a graph showing constant speed look like?

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A straight line on a distance-time graph.

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What happens to an object when no net force acts on it?

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It will not move or will continue to move at a constant speed.

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What is the definition of force?

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A push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is how fast an object is moving, while velocity includes direction.

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What is an example of a balanced force?

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A plate sitting on a dining table, where forces are equal and opposite.

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What does it mean if an object is in motion?

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It is changing its position relative to a reference point.

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What is the role of gravity in motion?

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Gravity pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, affecting their motion.