Force and Motion Review #1

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What is force?

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A push or a pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

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What is inertia?

Back

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

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What is gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the pull of the Earth on objects.

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What happens when two forces are equal and opposite?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

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How does mass affect force?

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More mass requires more force to change its motion.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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Force causes an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What is an example of a force?

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Pushing a door open or pulling a wagon.

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What is the effect of a greater force on an object?

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It will accelerate the object more than a smaller force.