Forces and Motion

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What is motion?

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The change in position of an object over time.

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What does mass mean?

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The amount of matter in an object.

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How does mass affect force?

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More mass means more force is needed to move an object.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Energy that is associated with the motion or position of an object.

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What is an example of a force?

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Pushing a toy car.

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What happens when you apply force to an object?

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It can cause the object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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Force causes motion.

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What is an example of an object with high mass?

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A box full of books.

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What is an example of an object with low mass?

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A baseball.