Force & Motion

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What is Force?

Back

A push or pull on an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What is Motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is Speed?

Back

The distance traveled per unit of time, typically measured in meters per second (m/s) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is Average Speed?

Back

The total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is a Balanced Force?

Back

Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is an Unbalanced Force?

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Forces that are not equal and can cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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A force can cause an object to accelerate, decelerate, or change direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is a Graph of Motion?

Back

A visual representation of an object's position over time, showing how it moves.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

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

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The object is at rest; it is not changing its position.