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 work in physics?

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Using force to move an object from one place to another.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is gravity?

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A force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

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What happens when you apply force to an object?

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The object may start to move, stop moving, or change direction.

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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 mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is potential energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or condition.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy an object has due to its motion.