Forces, Motion, and Energy

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

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What is an inclined plane?

Back

An inclined plane is a flat surface that is tilted at an angle to help lift objects more easily.

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What color of visible light has the shortest wavelength?

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Violet has the shortest wavelength in the visible light spectrum.

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What happens when two unbalanced forces act on an object?

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

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, causing objects to appear distorted.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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A force applied to an object can cause it to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change, existing in various forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and more.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.