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What is a force and how is it measured?
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A force is a push or a pull and it is measured in Newtons.
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25newtons >
22newtons > What is the net force? |
47newtons
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24newtons>
24newtons< What is the net force? Which way will it move? |
0newtons
Won't move |
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What is friction and what two factors determine the strength of friction?
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The force of resistance between any two surfaces.
Pressure and type of surfaces. |
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What is gravity and what two factors affect gravity?
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The force of attraction between any two objects.
Mass & Distance. |
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What is weight?
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Measure of gravitational pull on an object.
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What is mass?
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The amount of matter in an object.
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Would someone weigh more or less on the moon? Why?
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Less.
It has less mass. |
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What is inertia?
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An objects resistance to change in motion.
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What increases inertia?
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More mass.
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