Force and Motion Review

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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What does gravitational force do?

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Gravitational force pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

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What is frictional force?

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Frictional force is the force that prevents objects from slipping on surfaces.

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What materials can be pulled by a magnet?

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Objects made of metal can be pulled by a magnet.

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is speed?

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Speed is how fast an object is moving.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its speed.

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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 inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is a balanced force?

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