5.6D Force and Motion

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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?

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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 Earth.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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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 acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

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What is speed?

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The distance an object travels per unit of time.

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What is velocity?

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Speed in a given direction.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object.

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What is weight?

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The force of gravity acting on an object's mass.