Intro to Forces 6th

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What can a force change about an object?

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A force can change an object's shape, direction, and speed, but not its color.

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What happens to the force between two magnets as they get farther apart?

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The force between two magnets decreases as the distance between them increases.

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What does it mean to attract?

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To attract means to pull towards.

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What causes an object to move?

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Unbalanced forces cause an object to move.

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What happens when two magnets are brought close together?

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They will either attract or repel each other depending on their poles.

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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

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What is magnetism?

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Magnetism is a force that can attract or repel certain materials, like iron, due to magnetic fields.

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What is a magnetic field?

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A magnetic field is the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be felt.

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