Forces 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 speed?

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The distance an object travels per unit of time.

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What is velocity?

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The speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms.

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What is gravitational force?

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The force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

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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 surfaces.

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What is a balanced force?

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

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What is an unbalanced force?

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Forces that are not equal, causing a change in motion of an object.

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How does mass affect gravitational force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater the gravitational force it exerts.