Intro to force

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to accelerate.

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How do we measure force?

Back

In Newtons.

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What is the primary effect of unbalanced forces acting on an object?

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The object accelerates.

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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 the effect of friction on the motion of objects?

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It slows them down.

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What is a net force?

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The sum of all forces acting on an object.

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What factors affect air resistance on an object?

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Mass, shape, and speed.

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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces do not change an object's motion; unbalanced forces do.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma).