Forces and Motion

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What is motion?

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

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its 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 mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter within an object.

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What is weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, dependent on its mass.

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What is a reference point?

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A reference point is a stationary object used to determine the position of another object.

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What unit measures force?

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The unit of measurement for force is Newtons.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the gravitational force on an object's mass.