What is friction?
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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.
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What is gravity?
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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.
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What is magnetism?
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Magnetism is a noncontact force that attracts certain metals, such as iron, and is produced by magnets.
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What is a force?
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A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.
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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?
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An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion at the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
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What is an unbalanced force?
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An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to change its motion, such as starting to move, stopping, or changing direction.
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What is the role of oil in machines?
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Oil reduces friction between the moving parts of a machine, allowing it to work more efficiently.
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