Forces

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What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or a pull on an object.

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What is the unit of measurement for force?

Back

The unit used when measuring force is the Newton.

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What happens when two forces are balanced?

Back

When two forces are balanced, they cancel each other out, and there is no change in motion.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

Unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate or change its motion.

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Front

What is an example of a contact force?

Back

An example of a contact force is friction.

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What is an example of a non-contact force?

Back

An example of a non-contact force is gravity.

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Front

How does mass affect the force required to move an object?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the more force is required to move it.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

The formula for calculating force is F = m * a, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.

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Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is the role of gravity in motion?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, affecting their motion.

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