CIA #3 Review

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What is Friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object. It occurs when two surfaces come into contact.

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What is Gravity?

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Gravity is a force that attracts two bodies towards each other. It gives weight to physical objects and is responsible for the falling of objects towards the Earth.

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What is a Neap Tide?

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A Neap Tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is the least. It happens during the first and third quarters of the moon.

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What is a Spring Tide?

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A Spring Tide is a tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is the greatest. It happens during the full moon and new moon.

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What happens when a boy pushes a trampoline?

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When a boy pushes a trampoline, the trampoline pushes back with an equal force, causing the boy to bounce.

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What is the role of forces in motion?

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Forces cause objects to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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What is an example of an action-reaction pair?

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When a swimmer pushes the water backwards, the water pushes the swimmer forward.

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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 the effect of friction on motion?

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Friction slows down or stops the motion of an object.