Force and Motion

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What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What does force allow a ball player to do?

Back

Swing a baseball bat and hit a ball in a new direction.

Front

What is weight?

Back

The measure of the force of gravity on your body.

Front

What happens to an object's motion when a net force is applied?

Back

It accelerates.

Front

How is gravity affected by mass?

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The larger the mass of the object, the greater the gravity.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

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What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is a net force?

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The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.