5.6D Forces on Objects

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What is position in physics?

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Position refers to the location of an object in space, often described in relation to a reference point.

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What is the purpose of repeating an experiment?

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Repeating an experiment helps to ensure that the results are reliable and can be reproduced.

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What is an experiment?

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An experiment is a scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis by collecting data under controlled conditions.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the role of a control in an experiment?

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A control is a standard for comparison in an experiment, allowing scientists to determine the effect of the independent variable.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled by an object in a given amount of time.