Force & Motion: Speed

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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 motion.

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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 traveled per unit of time, often measured in miles per hour or meters per second.

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What is average speed?

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The total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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A force that causes an object to change its state of motion.

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What does mass refer to?

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The amount of matter in an object, which does not change regardless of its position.

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What is the relationship between speed and distance?

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Speed is calculated by dividing distance by time.

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What does a horizontal line on a distance-time graph indicate?

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It indicates that the object is at rest or not changing its position.

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How do you calculate average speed?

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Average speed = Total distance / Total time.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate of change of velocity of an object.