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 accelerate.

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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 acceleration?

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The rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is mass?

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

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force (F) = Mass (m) x Acceleration (a) - measured in Newtons (N).

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What is average speed?

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The total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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What is the unit of force?

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Newton (N).

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration?

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As mass increases, acceleration decreases for a given force.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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A force that causes an object to change its state of motion.