SOL 5.3 Force and Motion

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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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 speed?

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The distance an object travels in a certain amount of time.

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What is direction in terms of motion?

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The path that an object follows as it moves.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or condition.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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

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What happens when two forces are equal and opposite?

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The object will not move.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A rock at the edge of a cliff.