Motion and Force Flashcard Review

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What is static friction?

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Static friction is the force that resists the initiation of sliding motion between two surfaces that are in contact and at rest.

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What is displacement?

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Displacement is the shortest distance from the initial to the final position of an object, taking direction into account.

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What does Newton's 3rd Law state?

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Newton's 3rd Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What does Newton's 1st Law state about objects in motion?

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Newton's 1st Law states that an object in motion will remain in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in a change in motion.

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What is kinetic friction?

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Kinetic friction is the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces sliding past each other.

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What is the difference between distance and displacement?

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Distance is the total path length traveled by an object, while displacement is the straight-line distance from the starting point to the ending point.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force (F) is calculated using the formula F = mass (m) × acceleration (a).

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the role of gravity in motion?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other, affecting the motion of objects, especially those in free fall.