Force and Motion

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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?

Back

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 when it comes into 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 force that pulls us toward the Earth.

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What is magnetism?

Back

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

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What happens when like poles of magnets are brought together?

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They repel each other.

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What happens when opposite poles of magnets are brought together?

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They attract each other.

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What is mass?

Back

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

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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Why is it important to repeat experiments?

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To increase the reliability of the results and ensure accuracy.