Newton's Laws of Motion

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is a force that causes a change in the motion of an object. It occurs when the total forces acting on an object are not equal, resulting in acceleration.

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What does it mean for an object to be at rest?

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An object is at rest when it is not moving and remains in the same position over time.

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What is the action in Newton's laws of motion?

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The action is the way that something causes a change in motion. It refers to the force applied to an object.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change in an object's speed. It occurs when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object. It can cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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

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What is momentum?

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Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity. It is a measure of how much motion an object has.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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Force is what causes an object to change its motion. The greater the force applied, the greater the change in motion.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object. It occurs when two surfaces rub against each other.