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 per unit of time, usually measured in meters per second (m/s).

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What is Velocity?

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Speed in a specific direction.

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What is Acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

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What is Inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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A body in motion tends to remain in motion, and a body at rest tends to remain at rest unless acted on by an outside force.

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What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

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The acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object and the amount of force applied (F=ma).

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What are Balanced Forces?

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Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.