Force & Motion review

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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 friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is air resistance?

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A type of friction that acts against an object moving through the air.

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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 speed?

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The distance traveled by an object in a certain amount of time.

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What is average speed?

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Total distance traveled divided by total time taken.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms.

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What is gravitational force?

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The force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity.