Force and Motion

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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 motion between two surfaces.

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What is gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, especially towards the Earth.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object.

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How does mass affect gravity?

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The larger the mass of the object, the greater the gravity.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

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What is velocity?

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The speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What happens to an object at rest when a force is applied?

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It will start to move in the direction of the force.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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A force causes an object to move or change its motion.