5.6D 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 friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, caused by the contact between two surfaces.

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What is gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that pulls us toward the Earth.

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What is the unit of measurement for force?

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Newtons (N).

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What are variables in an experiment?

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Factors that can change and affect the outcome of an experiment.

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What is a constant in an experiment?

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A factor that remains the same throughout an experiment.

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What is an example of an experiment to test friction?

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Rolling 3 objects of equal size across 3 different types of surfaces.

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What happens when a marble hits the wall of a box?

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The force of the marble hitting the box produces an opposite force that pushes the marble in the opposite direction.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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Force causes motion; without force, an object will not move.