Force and Motion EOG Review

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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 gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

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What is speed?

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The distance an object travels in a certain amount of time.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, which affects how much force is needed to move it.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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What happens to the speed of a ball thrown up into the air?

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The ball goes slower and slower as it goes up, stops, and then goes faster and faster as it comes down.

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Which object will require the most force to move: a ping pong ball, golf ball, baseball, or lacrosse ball?

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The 15.2 ounce lacrosse ball requires the most force to move.

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What does it mean for an object to be at rest?

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It means the object is not moving and its position is not changing.

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What is the relationship between mass and force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to move it.