Force and Motion Review 1

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

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What is an example of harmful friction?

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Engine parts wearing out is an example of harmful friction.

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Where can you jump higher, on Earth or on the Moon?

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You can jump higher on the Moon due to its lower gravity.

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What is air resistance?

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Air resistance is a type of friction that occurs when air pushes against a moving object, causing it to slow down.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to remain at rest or in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

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What happens when an unbalanced force acts on a moving object?

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An unbalanced force can change the direction, speed up, or stop a moving object.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause a change in motion.

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What is an example of a force?

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An example of a force is pushing a door open.

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What is motion?

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