Force and Motion Intro.

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What is a net force?

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The sum of all forces acting on an object.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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A force that causes an object to accelerate or change its motion.

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What is a balanced force?

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Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is a force?

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The PUSH or PULL on an object.

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What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

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It accelerates or changes its motion.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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A book sitting on a shelf.

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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A car accelerating around a mountain curve.

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What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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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 relationship between force and motion?

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A force causes an object to move or change its motion.