Stemscopes Exam 2 prep

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What is net force?

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Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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If an object has 8 N of force to the left and 4 N to the right, what is the net force?

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The net force is 4 N to the left.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What does it mean for forces to be unbalanced?

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Unbalanced forces are not equal, causing a change in the object's motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, often related to its height.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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Which has greater gravitational potential energy: a 4lb rat on a desk or a 45lb dog in a tree?

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A 45lb dog in an oak tree has greater gravitational potential energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

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The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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If a soccer ball is at rest on a field, what type of energy does it have?

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The soccer ball has potential energy.

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