Force and Motion Vocabulary

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What is Inertia?

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Inertia is the property of an object that makes it stay at rest or in motion unless acted upon by a force.

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What does it mean for an object to be 'at rest'?

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An object is 'at rest' when it is not moving or has stopped moving.

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What is an example of Push motion?

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Hammering a nail into a piece of wood is an example of push motion.

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What is Motion?

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Motion is the change in an object's position over time.

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What is a Force?

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A force is a push or pull that causes an object to move.

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What is Gravity?

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Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What is Friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

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What are Balanced Forces?

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Balanced forces are equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions, causing no change in motion.

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What is an example of Pull motion?

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Pulling a wagon is an example of pull motion.

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What is the difference between Push and Pull?

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Push is a force that moves an object away, while pull is a force that brings an object closer.