Force and Motion 5.6D

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What is force?

Back

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

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What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

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What is the importance of testing one variable at a time in an experiment?

Back

It allows the experimenter to correctly and more easily interpret the results of the experiment.

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What tool is needed to measure time in an experiment?

Back

A timing device, such as a stopwatch.

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What is a ramp?

Back

A sloped surface that connects two different heights, often used to help objects move from a higher to a lower position.

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What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth or any other celestial body.

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What happens to objects in free fall?

Back

They accelerate towards the ground due to gravity, regardless of their mass.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

Back

A factor that can change in an experiment, affecting the outcome.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables in an experiment.

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What is the purpose of conducting multiple trials in an experiment?

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To ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results.