Force and Motion

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What is 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 are Balanced Forces?

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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 are Unbalanced Forces?

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Forces that are not equal and can cause an object to accelerate or change direction.

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What is Friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, caused by the contact between two surfaces.

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What is the effect of a net force on an object?

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It determines the object's acceleration and direction of motion.

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What is Speed?

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The distance an object travels per unit of time.

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What is Constant Speed?

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When an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.

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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 a Newton?

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The unit of force in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to the force required to accelerate 1 kg of mass at 1 m/s².