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What happens to an object's position when it is in motion?

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The object's position changes.

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What object experiences the highest gravitational force when dropped from various heights?

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The object with the largest mass.

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What do two magnets do when the same poles are facing each other?

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They repel each other.

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How are gravity and magnetism similar?

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They pull objects towards each other.

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What force is responsible for a rolling ball coming to a stop?

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Friction.

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What is gravity?

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A force that pulls objects towards each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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What is magnetism?

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A force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is a force?

Back

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

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