Force and Motion Pre-assessment

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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 net force?

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The overall force acting on an object, calculated by combining all individual forces acting on it.

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What are balanced forces?

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Equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Forces that are not equal and opposite, causing a change in an object's motion.

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What is gravitational force?

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The force of attraction between two objects due to their mass.

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What factors affect gravitational force?

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Mass and distance between the objects.

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What are the poles of a magnet?

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The regions where the magnetic force is strongest, typically the north and south ends of a magnet.

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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 inertia?

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