Forces & Motion

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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 is motion?

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

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What is gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects due to their mass.

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What does mass mean?

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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 an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to move.

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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.

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How does mass affect motion?

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Objects with more mass require more force to move the same distance as lighter objects.

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What is air resistance?

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Air resistance is a force that opposes the motion of an object through the air.

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What is the role of friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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What is a parachute?

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A parachute is a device that slows down an object falling through the air by creating air resistance.