Force and Motion Review

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What is the definition of Force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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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 Balanced Force?

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Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is Unbalanced Force?

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Forces that are not equal, causing a change in motion.

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What is Speed?

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A measurement of how fast an object is moving, calculated as distance divided by time.

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What is Velocity?

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Speed in a specific direction.

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What is Acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity, which can involve speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.

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What is Net Force?

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The total force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

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How do you calculate speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is the unit of speed?

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Meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).