Winter Benchmark 2024-25

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, which does not change regardless of the object's state (solid, liquid, gas).

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What happens to the shape of a crayon when it is melted?

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The shape of the crayon changes when it is melted, but its mass remains the same.

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What does it mean for an object to be speeding up?

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An object is speeding up when its velocity increases over time.

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are not equal and can cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What is a reference point?

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A reference point is a stationary object used to determine the position of another object.

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How do you calculate distance traveled?

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Distance traveled can be calculated by multiplying speed by time.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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

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What is the formula for speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is the unit of mass?

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The unit of mass is typically measured in grams (g) or kilograms (kg).