Force & Acceleration

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It occurs when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass (F = ma).

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are forces that cause an object to change its motion. They result in a net force acting on the object.

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion of an object.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull exerted on an object that can cause it to accelerate.

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by a net external force.

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What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

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The acceleration of an object is equal to the net force acting on the object divided by the object's mass (F = ma).

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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How does mass affect acceleration?

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As mass increases, a stronger force is needed to achieve the same acceleration.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force (F) is calculated using the formula F = ma, where m is mass and a is acceleration.