5th Grade Force and Motion - Vocabulary

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when unequal forces act on an object, causing it to move in the direction of the stronger force.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the strength of the gravitational force pulling down on an object.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move or change its motion.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object because of its motion.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force of attraction between masses, pulling objects toward each other.

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What is balanced force?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is air resistance?

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Air resistance is a force that opposes the motion of an object through the air.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, which affects its weight and inertia.