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 Newton's First Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

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What is Gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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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 Mass?

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

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What is Weight?

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The force of gravity acting on an object's mass, calculated as weight = mass x gravity.

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What is Acceleration?

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The rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.

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What is Speed?

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

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What is Velocity?

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The speed of an object in a specific direction.