Physics - Forces and Force Types

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What is gravitational force?

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A force exerted by an object with mass on another object with mass, commonly known as gravity.

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What is force in physics?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

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The object will move in the direction of the larger force.

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What is friction?

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An opposing force that makes objects in motion slow down.

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How does mass affect motion?

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The greater the mass, the greater the effect a force will have on the object's motion.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = mass × acceleration (F = ma).

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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate.

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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 unit of force?

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The unit of force is the Newton (N).

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What is the effect of friction on motion?

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Friction opposes motion, causing objects to slow down or stop.