Force & Net Force

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What is Force?

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

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What is Net Force?

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

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What are Balanced Forces?

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Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are Unbalanced Forces?

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Forces that are not equal and can cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What happens when the net force on an object is zero?

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

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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A soccer player kicking a ball, causing it to move in the direction of the kick.

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What is the effect of gravity on objects?

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Gravity pulls objects toward the Earth, giving them weight.

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How does friction affect motion?

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Friction opposes the motion of an object, slowing it down or stopping it.

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What is inertia?

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

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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A force applied to an object can change its speed or direction of motion.