Force and Motion REVIEW 2024

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull on an object.

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What does it mean to push an object?

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To push an object means to apply force to move it away from you.

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What does it mean to pull an object?

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To pull an object means to apply force to move it closer to you.

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What is gravity?

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

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the capacity to do work or cause change.

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What is friction?

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

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a force.

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What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

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The acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object and the amount of force applied.

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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For every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction.