Force and Motion Vocabulary

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force occurs when the magnitude and direction of more than one force acting on an object result in a net force that is not equal to zero, causing the object to accelerate.

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What is the unit of measurement for force?

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The unit of measurement for force is newtons (N).

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What is a pattern in science?

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A pattern is something that happens in a repeated and predictable way, often observed in nature or experiments.

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What is evidence in scientific terms?

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Evidence is information that supports or refutes a claim, often gathered through observation and experimentation.

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What is speed?

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Speed is the rate at which an object moves, calculated as the distance traveled per time interval.

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What is a balanced force?

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A balanced force occurs when two or more forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is friction?

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

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.

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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 (kg).

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction, combining both speed and direction of motion.