Forces

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Force is a

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A push or a pull

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Gravity is the

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A force of attraction between objects that pulls objects towards each other.

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Friction is the

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A force that works against motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

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Air resistance is the

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A contact force of friction that opposes the motion of objects moving in the air.

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Magnetism is a

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an invisible force or field caused by the unique properties of certain materials that can attract or repel metals

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Balanced forces

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Equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions and do not cause a change in motion.

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Unbalanced forces

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Forces that are unequal in size or direction and that change an object's motion.

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Geotropism is a response by plants to which force?

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gravity

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What is the best way to compare the force used to push a toy car down a ramp?

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measure the distance the car travels with each push

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Which size marble will have the greatest kinetic energy when it reaches the bottom of the ramp? Options: 2 grams, 3 grams, 5 grams, 6 grams

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6 grams