Forces and Motion

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What is force?

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

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is produced when objects are heated.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another object.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.