Force and Motion

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What is Force?

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A push or pull that causes an object to move.

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What is Friction?

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A force that resists the movement of one surface past another surface.

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What are Balanced Forces?

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Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no movement.

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What are Unbalanced Forces?

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Forces that are not equal, causing an object to move in the direction of the greater force.

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What is Gravity?

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

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What is a Push?

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A force that moves an object away from you.

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What is a Pull?

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A force that brings an object closer to you.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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The energy that an object has due to its motion or position.

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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 Acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity.