Forces and Motion Patterns

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What is a force?

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

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects towards its center.

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, often caused by contact with another surface.

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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 an object to accelerate or change its motion.

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How does gravity affect falling objects?

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Gravity pulls falling objects downwards, causing them to accelerate towards the ground.

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What is a straight-line motion?

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Straight-line motion is when an object moves in a straight path without changing direction.

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What is a curved path in motion?

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A curved path is when an object moves in a circular or arc-like direction, often influenced by forces like gravity.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.