Force, Motion and Graphing Motion

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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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 an object travels per unit of time.

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What is distance?

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The total length of the path traveled by an object.

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What is a graph?

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A visual representation of data that shows the relationship between two variables.

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What does a constant speed graph look like?

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A straight line that slopes upwards or downwards, indicating steady movement.

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What does it mean when an object stops moving?

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It means the object has no longer changed its position over time.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its speed or direction.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is how fast an object is moving, while velocity includes both speed and direction.

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What is a force diagram?

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A visual representation that shows all the forces acting on an object.