Vocab Force and Motion

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What is motion?

Back

Motion is when an object changes its location.

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What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull on an object.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that occurs when two objects touch and slows down things that are moving.

Front

What is a simple machine?

Back

A simple machine is a tool that makes work easier, like a lever or inclined plane.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a simple machine: inclined plane, lever, wheel and axle, or mailbox?

Back

Mailbox is NOT a simple machine.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force occurs when more than one force acts on an object and the forces are the same.

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What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when two or more forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to move.

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What is an example of motion?

Back

An example of motion is a car driving down the road.

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How does friction affect motion?

Back

Friction slows down moving objects.