Forces

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What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or a pull upon an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

If an object is not moving, the forces acting upon it are balanced.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, causing it to slow down or stop.

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What is gravity?

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

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How does gravity affect objects?

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Gravity pulls objects towards the center of the Earth, giving them weight.

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What is the difference between a push and a pull?

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A push moves an object away, while a pull brings an object closer.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when one force is stronger than another, causing an object to move.

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron.

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How are gravity and magnetism similar?

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They both pull objects towards each other.

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What is an example of a balanced force?

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When two people push on opposite sides of a box with equal strength, the forces are balanced.