Egg Drop Vocabulary Review

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to change its motion. It is not equal in size and opposite in direction to other forces acting on the object.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and its speed.

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What two factors affect an object's kinetic energy?

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The two factors that affect an object's kinetic energy are mass and speed.

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What does Newton's 1st Law of Motion state?

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Newton's 1st Law of Motion states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms or grams.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attractive force between two objects with mass. It pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. It is directly related to the mass of the object.