Force and Motion

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What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can make an object move or change its motion.

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What does it mean to push?

Back

To push means to apply force away from yourself to move something.

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What does it mean to pull?

Back

To pull means to apply force towards yourself to move something.

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What is motion?

Back

Motion is when an object changes its position or moves from one place to another.

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What is speed?

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Speed is how fast something is moving.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that makes it hard to move things, like when you push a chair across the floor.

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What is a light ball?

Back

A light ball is a ball that is easy to lift and move.

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What is a heavy ball?

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A heavy ball is a ball that is hard to lift and move.

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What happens when you push harder?

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When you push harder, you can make an object move faster.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.