Force & Motion Review

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What is motion?

Back

Motion is a change of position of an object.

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What is the standard unit for measuring force?

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The standard unit for measuring force is Newtons.

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Why did the kickball move but the bowling ball did not on a windy day?

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The kickball has less mass, making it easier to move.

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What does it mean if a race car is increasing speed?

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It means the race car is accelerating.

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What does it mean if a race car is decreasing speed?

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It means the race car is decelerating.

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What is gravity?

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

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is how fast an object is moving, while velocity includes both speed and direction.

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What does a graph showing constant speed look like?

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A graph showing constant speed is a straight line.

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What happens to an object in motion if no net force acts on it?

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It continues to move at a constant speed in a straight line.