Force and Motion

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is motion?

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A change in an object's position, direction, or location.

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What are balanced forces?

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Equal forces that do not cause a change in an object's motion.

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What is speed?

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A measurement of distance over time.

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What is velocity?

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The measurement of speed and direction of an object.

Front

What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is a force?

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

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What is an unbalanced force?

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Forces that cause a change in an object's motion.