Force and Motion Benchmark

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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 its motion.

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What happens when a balanced force is applied to an object?

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The object's speed and direction remain constant.

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

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The object will move in the direction of the force.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, often caused by contact with another surface.

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How does mass affect motion?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to change its motion.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.