Physical Science Review

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What is circular motion?

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Circular motion is the movement of an object along the circumference of a circle or rotation along a circular path.

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What happens when opposite poles of a magnet are brought together?

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They attract each other.

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What is the charge of an object with 4 positive atoms and 6 negative atoms?

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The object has a negative charge.

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What is a balanced force?

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

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What happens when like poles of a magnet are brought together?

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They repel each other.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain metals like iron.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that pulls us toward the Earth.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

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What is an example of a force?

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Pushing a door open is an example of a force.