Force and Motion

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What is acceleration?

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A change in an object's speed or direction.

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What is speed?

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A measurement of distance over time.

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What is velocity?

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The measurement of speed and direction of an object.

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What is average speed?

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The overall speed of an object during the entire course of a trip.

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What does Newton's 3rd Law state?

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

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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 inertia?

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

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is gravity?

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A force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

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