Grade 6 Science Forces

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What is a Force?

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A push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What is Net Force?

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The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

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What force slows down a moving object?

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Friction is the force that opposes motion and slows down moving objects.

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What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is Newton (N).

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, the object does not change its motion.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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Unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects due to their mass.

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What is an example of a contact force?

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Friction is an example of a contact force.

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What is an example of a non-contact force?

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Magnetic force is an example of a non-contact force.

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How does mass affect force?

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More mass means more force is needed to change the object's motion.