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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 is an Unbalanced Force?

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When two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to move.

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What is a Balanced Force?

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When two forces acting on an object are equal and opposite, causing no change in motion.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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The object accelerates in the direction of the greater force.

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What is Friction?

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A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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What is Gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

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What is an example of a Push?

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Pushing a door open.

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What is an example of a Pull?

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Pulling a wagon.