Force and Motion Test Review

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What is the definition of force?

Back

A force is a push or pull acting upon an object.

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What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

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What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls all objects toward each other.

Front

How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed does not have a direction, while velocity does.

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What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time.

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What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is the Newton (N).