Force and Motion - 6th Grade

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What is the unit for FORCE?

Back

N (Newtons)

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

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What is a force?

Back

A force is the PUSH or PULL on an object.

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What happens when two forces of equal strength act in opposite directions?

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They will not move at all.

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What is the unit for measuring speed?

Back

m/s (meters per second) or m/min (meters per minute)

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What is inertia?

Back

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

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is how fast an object is moving, while velocity includes direction.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is gravity?

Back

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