Force and Motion Benchmark

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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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 mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, caused by the contact between two surfaces.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured in an experiment, often graphed on the Y-axis.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is changed or controlled in an experiment, often graphed on the X-axis.

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What is a line graph?

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A type of graph that uses lines to connect data points, showing trends over time.

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What is a bar graph?

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A type of graph that uses bars to represent data, making it easy to compare different groups.

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How does increasing mass affect motion?

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Increasing mass can make it harder for an object to accelerate, requiring more force to achieve the same motion.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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Force causes changes in motion; more force results in greater acceleration.