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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 mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms.

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How does mass affect motion?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to change its motion.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, often caused by contact with another surface.

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What is gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the pull of the Earth on objects.

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What is speed?

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The distance an object travels in a certain amount of time.

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What is direction in motion?

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The path that an object follows as it moves, which can be described using terms like up, down, left, or right.

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What is average speed?

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The total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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What happens to a moving object when friction acts on it?

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It slows down and eventually stops.

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What is a slope?

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An inclined surface that can affect the motion of objects, such as a hill.