5.P.1.3 Force and Motion

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What is force?

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

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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 an object travels in a certain amount of time.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its speed or direction.

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What is deceleration?

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A decrease in speed or a negative acceleration.

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What does it mean to be at rest?

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An object is at rest when it is not moving and its position does not change.

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What is a graph of motion?

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A visual representation that shows how an object's position changes over time.

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What does a flat line on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is at rest and not moving.

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What does a steep line on a motion graph indicate?

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The object is moving quickly.

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What is constant speed?

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When an object covers equal distances in equal intervals of time.