Force & Motion and Newton's Laws

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What is Force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to change its velocity.

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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 Acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

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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 Newton's Second Law of Motion?

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The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass (F=ma).

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is Velocity?

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The speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is Friction?

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The force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another object.

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What is the formula for Speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is Mass?

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