Force and Motion Flashcard

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What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

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What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

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What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is a lever?

Back

A simple machine made up of a bar that rotates on a pivot point called a fulcrum.

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What is an inclined plane?

Back

A flat surface that is raised at one end, used to help lift objects.

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What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

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How does friction affect motion?

Back

Friction can slow down or stop the motion of an object.

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What is a simple machine?

Back

A device that makes work easier by allowing us to push or pull in a more effective way.

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What is a fulcrum?

Back

The pivot point on which a lever rotates.

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What is an example of a lever?

Back

A seesaw.