Forces and Motion Concepts

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What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of a body across a surface or through a gas or liquid.

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What helps a bicycle move down a hill?

Back

Gravity helps the bicycle move down the hill.

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What changes when an object is in motion?

Back

Position always changes when an object is in motion.

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What is resistance?

Back

The tendency of materials to not transfer energy.

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What does it mean to rotate?

Back

To spin around an axis.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate at which an object changes its speed or direction.

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What is a force?

Back

A push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What is an example of a force?

Back

Examples include friction, gravity, and tension.