Force & Motion Review

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What is force?

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

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What is motion?

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The change in position of an object over time.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object, caused by the contact between two surfaces.

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What happens to an object's speed if more force is applied?

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The object's speed increases.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, which affects how much force is needed to move it.

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How does mass affect the force needed to move an object?

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More mass requires more force to move the object.

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What is gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the pull of the Earth on objects.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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Force causes motion; without force, an object at rest stays at rest.

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What is a ramp?

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An inclined surface that makes it easier to move objects up or down.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.