6th Grade/ force and motion flashcard

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

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What is net force?

Back

The total force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

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What does it mean to accelerate?

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To change speed or direction.

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What is 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 unbalanced force?

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Forces that are not equal, causing a change in motion.

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What is the unit of force?

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Newton (N).

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What happens when two teams pull in a tug of war?

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The team with the greater force wins.

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If a balloon pushes air to the right, what does the air do?

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The air pushes the balloon to the left.

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If you slow down on your bicycle, what is happening?

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You are accelerating in the negative direction.