Force and Motion

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What is Force?

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A push or pull on an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.

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What is the unit of Force?

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Newton (N)

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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 Net Force?

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The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

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What happens to an object when the net force is zero?

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It continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What is Friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is Acceleration?

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The rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is Deceleration?

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A decrease in the speed or velocity of an object.

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What is Constant Speed?

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When an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

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What is the relationship between mass and force?

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Force is equal to mass times acceleration (F = ma).