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Study for Forces Tes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a force? | A force is a push or a pull that can change an object’s motion or shape |
| Name two things a force can change | Speed, direction, or shape |
| What happens when forces are unbalanced? | The object’s motion changes |
| What is speed? | How fast an object moves |
| What is the formula for speed? | Speed = distance / time |
| If distance stays the same, what happens to speed when time decreases? | Speed increases |
| What is friction? | A force that opposes motion between touching surfaces |
| Does friction speed things up or slow them down? | It slows objects down |
| Why does a bike slow down when you stop pedaling? | Friction and air resistance |
| What is Newton’s First Law? | An object stays at rest or in motion unless acted on by a force |
| What is inertia? | An object's resistance to change in motion |
| Why do passengers move forward when a car stops suddenly? | Inertia |