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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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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What is Motion?

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The change in position of an object over time.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is Friction?

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The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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What is Gravity?

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The force that attracts two bodies towards each other, such as the Earth pulling objects towards its center.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-5

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What is Position?

Back

The location of an object relative to a reference point.

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What are Balanced Forces?

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

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

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What are Unbalanced Forces?

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Forces that are not equal and can cause an object to accelerate or change direction.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is Speed?

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The distance an object travels per unit of time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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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 a Reference Point?

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An object or place used to determine the position of another object.