Forces 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 change its motion.

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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 mass?

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The amount of matter in an object.

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What is gravity?

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

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What are balanced forces?

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

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Forces that cause a change in the motion of an object because they are not equal.

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What is friction?

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

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How does force affect direction?

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A force can change the direction of an object's motion.

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What happens when you throw an object?

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The object is acted upon by forces such as gravity and air resistance.