Force and Motion Flashcard 1

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What is motion?

Back

Motion is how an object moves from one place to another.

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What are balanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no movement.

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What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal, causing an object to move.

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What is the measure of force?

Back

The measure of force is called Newtons.

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What happens when two people pull with the same amount of force?

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They will not move at all.

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What is force?

Back

Force is a push or pull on an object.

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What is an example of motion?

Back

A car driving down the street is an example of motion.

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What is direction in terms of motion?

Back

Direction is the path that an object follows when it moves.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

If one person pulls harder than another in a tug of war, that is an example of unbalanced forces.

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What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

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Balanced forces do not change the motion of an object.