Force and Motion Flashcard

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What is friction?

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The force that opposes motion when two surfaces rub against each other.

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What is Newton's first law of motion?

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An object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an outside force.

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What is motion?

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The movement of an object from one place to another.

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What is the unit used to measure force?

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Newtons.

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What is the force that resists motion when two surfaces are rubbing against each other?

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Friction.

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What is gravity?

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The force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth.

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What is a push or pull?

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A force that can cause an object to move or change direction.

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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 acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

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What is a balanced force?

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