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Force and motion

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When two forces act in opposite directions on an object what is the net force equal to?   The difference between the two force (subtract)  
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If you pull a rope with 20N to the left and 10N to the right, which way will the rope go?   left  
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What is the word that describes the tendency of objects to resist any change in their motion?   inertia  
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A student places a ball on the ground and kicks it. The ball moves along the ground. Why does the ball move?   The kick applies a force to the ball.  
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Juan is moving slowly on his rollerblades. Christina pushes him. What happens when Christina pushes Juan from behind?   Juan will begin to move at a faster speed.  
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Why is it much harder to start pushing a cart full of books than it is to start pushing an empty cart?   The cart with the books has more mass and more inertia.  
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In order for a glider to fly level, its weight must be opposed by lift. This is an example of   balanced forces  
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