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 gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, especially the pull of the Earth on objects.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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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 acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

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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 and can cause an object to move or change direction.

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What is a simple machine?

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A device that makes work easier by allowing us to push or pull over increased distances.