Force and Motion Review

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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 an unbalanced force?

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A force that causes a change in the motion of an object because the forces acting on it are not equal.

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What is a balanced force?

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

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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 two surfaces.

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What is gravity?

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

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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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Who is Sir Isaac Newton?

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A scientist known for formulating the laws of motion and universal gravitation.

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What is the law of inertia?

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An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.