Force and Motion Flashcardziz

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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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 friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, caused by the contact between two surfaces.

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What is gravity?

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A force that attracts two bodies toward each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

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How does friction affect motion?

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Friction can slow down or stop the motion of an object.

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What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the stronger the gravitational force it exerts.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.

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What is the effect of a ramp's angle on a rolling object?

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A steeper ramp increases the speed of the rolling object due to greater gravitational force acting on it.

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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 is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = m x a).