Forces and Motion Concepts

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What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is an opposing force?

Back

An opposing force is a force that acts against the direction of motion, making it harder for an object to move.

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What happens when two forces are balanced?

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When two forces are balanced, they cancel each other out, and the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that pulls us toward the Earth.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

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What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance an object travels in a certain amount of time.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its speed or direction.

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What is a simple machine?

Back

A simple machine is a device that makes work easier by allowing us to push or pull with less effort.

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What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.