FORCE AND MOTION

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What is force?

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A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects with mass.

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What is balanced force?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is unbalanced force?

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Unbalanced forces are not equal and can cause an object to accelerate or change direction.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is speed?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, regardless of direction.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity (only magnitude), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms.