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.

Front

What happens when two forces are equal and opposite?

Back

The object will not move at all.

Front

What is Gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

How does mass affect gravity?

Back

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

Front

What is Speed?

Back

The distance an object travels in a certain amount of time.

Front

How do you calculate average speed?

Back

Average speed = Total distance / Total time.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate at which an object changes its speed.

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What does a position vs. time graph show?

Back

It shows how an object's position changes over time.

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What is a balanced force?

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