Force and Motion for 5th Grade Science

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to change its velocity.

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What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

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How are force and motion related?

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Force can cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change its motion.

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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 is acceleration?

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

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What happens when balanced forces act on an object?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What unit is used to measure force?

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Force is measured in newtons (N).

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What is an example of unbalanced forces?

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A soccer ball accelerating when kicked, because the force of the kick is greater than the forces acting in the opposite direction.

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How does mass affect acceleration?

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Greater mass requires more force to achieve the same acceleration as a smaller mass.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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A book resting on a table, where the force of gravity is balanced by the upward force from the table.