Force, Motion and Speed 2024

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What happens when two forces act in opposite directions?

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Their magnitudes are subtracted.

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What happens when two forces act in the same direction?

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Their magnitudes are added.

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What is magnitude?

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The strength of the force.

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What happens when an object is at rest?

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The forces acting on it are balanced.

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How does friction affect speed?

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More friction decreases speed.

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What is motion?

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The change in position of an object over time.

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What is speed?

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The distance traveled per unit of time.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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Forces that cause a change in motion.

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