Investigating Forces Review

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What is a force?

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A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is a push?

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A force that causes something to move away.

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What is magnetism?

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A force that can attract or repel certain materials, such as iron.

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What is friction?

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A force that resists the motion of two surfaces sliding across one another.

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What is a pull?

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A force that causes something to move closer.

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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 happens when two forces act in opposite directions?

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They can cancel each other out or create a net force.

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What is the effect of friction on motion?

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Friction slows down or stops the movement of objects.

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How can magnetism be used in everyday life?

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It can be used in magnets to hold things together or in compasses to find direction.

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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 it closer.