Force & Motion Review NC Check-In

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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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 us toward its center.

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What does mass refer to?

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The amount of matter in an object.

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How does mass affect force?

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An object with greater mass requires a greater force to move it.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change and affect the outcome of the experiment.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What happens to an object in motion if no force acts on it?

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It will continue moving at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What is the x-axis in a graph?

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The horizontal line on a graph, often representing time.