Force and Motion

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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 gravity?

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

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What is a balanced force?

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Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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Forces that are not equal, causing a change in motion of an object.

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What is a reference point?

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A stationary object used to determine if another object is in motion.

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How does mass affect gravity?

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As an object's mass increases, the gravitational force it exerts also increases.

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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 friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another object.

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What is speed?

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The distance an object travels per unit of time.