Force and Motion

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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 Energy Transformation?

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The process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What is the unit of Force?

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Newton (N) is the unit used to measure force.

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What are Unbalanced Forces?

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Forces that are not equal in size and opposite in direction, causing an object to accelerate.

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What are Balanced Forces?

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Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What happens when two forces act in the same direction?

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You add those forces together to find the total force.

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What happens when two forces act in opposite directions?

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You subtract the smaller force from the larger force to find the net force.

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What is a Wave?

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A disturbance that transfers energy from one place to another without transferring matter.

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What does a wave transfer?

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Energy.