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 the Law of Inertia?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a force.

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What is Potential Energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is Speed?

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The distance traveled per unit of time, calculated as distance/time.

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What is Average Speed?

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Total distance traveled divided by total time taken.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is Friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes in contact with another object.

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What is Gravity?

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A force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.