Force and Motion

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What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is speed?

Back

The distance traveled by an object in a given amount of time, calculated as Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is average speed?

Back

The total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or height.

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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 unless acted upon by a net external force.

Front

What is a net force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

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The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.