Force and Motion

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What is Friction?

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A force that acts in an opposite direction to movement between two surfaces that are in contact with one another.

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What is Force?

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A push or pull that can change the position and/or motion of an object.

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What is a Prediction?

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A statement of what will happen next in a sequence of events.

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What does it mean to Push?

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The act of applying force to move something away.

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What is Observation?

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The act of using one or more of your senses to gather information and taking note of what occurs.

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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 Gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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What is Magnetism?

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A force that can attract or repel certain materials, such as iron, due to magnetic fields.

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What is a Variable?

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A factor that can change in an experiment, affecting the outcome.

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What is Control in an experiment?

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The standard for comparison in an experiment; it is the group that does not receive the experimental treatment.