Patterns of Motion & Friction

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What is the pattern of motion of a jump rope?

Back

The jump rope moves in a circular pattern around the person using it.

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What part of a car increases friction?

Back

The tires of the car increase friction.

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What is resistance to motion called?

Back

Friction is the resistance to motion.

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What can patterns of motion be used to do?

Back

Patterns of motion can be used to make predictions.

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What causes pendulums to form neat patterns?

Back

Different lengths of strings cause pendulums to form neat patterns.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

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How does gravity affect motion?

Back

Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth, affecting their motion.

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What is a circular motion?

Back

Circular motion is the movement of an object in a circular path.

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What is an example of a pattern of motion?

Back

The swinging of a swing back and forth is an example of a pattern of motion.

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What happens when there is less friction?

Back

When there is less friction, objects can move more easily.