Force and Motion Benchmark

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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 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 unbalanced force?

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

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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How does mass affect motion?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to change its motion.

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What is speed?

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The distance an object travels per unit of time, often measured in meters per second.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its speed or direction.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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An increase in force applied to an object typically results in an increase in its motion.

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What is a Newton?

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The unit of force in the International System of Units (SI), defined as the force required to accelerate a 1 kg mass by 1 m/s².