Amplify Force and Motion

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to change its velocity (speed or direction).

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms or grams.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is motion?

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The change in position of an object over time.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, caused by the contact between two surfaces.

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What happens to an object when a force is applied?

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The object may accelerate, decelerate, or change direction depending on the magnitude and direction of the force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is the relationship between mass and force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more force is required to change its motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity, which can be an increase or decrease in speed.

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What is the law of conservation of momentum?

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In a closed system, the total momentum before an event is equal to the total momentum after the event.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-2

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What is a collision?

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An event where two or more objects come into contact with each other, resulting in a change in motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1