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Which scenario best illustrates an unbalanced force?
Which scenario best illustrates an unbalanced force?
- A bicycle accelerating down a hill. (correct)
- A person sitting still in a chair.
- A picture frame hanging straight on a wall.
- A car parked on a flat road.
How does friction generally affect the motion of an object?
How does friction generally affect the motion of an object?
- It changes only the direction of the object.
- It slows down the object. (correct)
- It has no effect on the object's speed.
- It increases the object's speed.
Which of the following provides the best example of energy transfer resulting in motion?
Which of the following provides the best example of energy transfer resulting in motion?
- A stationary book on a table.
- A gust of wind pushing a sailboat. (correct)
- A battery powering a flashlight.
- A lit lightbulb producing light.
In what way do simple machines make work "easier?"
In what way do simple machines make work "easier?"
What will happen if equal and opposite forces act on an object?
What will happen if equal and opposite forces act on an object?
Which of these scenarios demonstrates a force causing an object to stop moving?
Which of these scenarios demonstrates a force causing an object to stop moving?
A car travels 120 miles in 2 hours. What is its average speed?
A car travels 120 miles in 2 hours. What is its average speed?
How does friction make it possible for a person to walk forward?
How does friction make it possible for a person to walk forward?
In which scenario is the gravitational force on an object most evident?
In which scenario is the gravitational force on an object most evident?
Which of the following is an example of a task being made easier by using a lever?
Which of the following is an example of a task being made easier by using a lever?
What happens to an object's motion when an unbalanced force is applied in the opposite direction of its movement?
What happens to an object's motion when an unbalanced force is applied in the opposite direction of its movement?
How does decreasing friction typically affect the speed of a moving object?
How does decreasing friction typically affect the speed of a moving object?
Which of the following best demonstrates energy transfer causing motion at a playground?
Which of the following best demonstrates energy transfer causing motion at a playground?
How does a pulley assist in lifting a heavy object?
How does a pulley assist in lifting a heavy object?
What is required for an object to start moving from a resting position?
What is required for an object to start moving from a resting position?
In a tug-of-war, what does it mean when neither team is moving?
In a tug-of-war, what does it mean when neither team is moving?
Which surface would typically produce the LEAST amount of friction?
Which surface would typically produce the LEAST amount of friction?
If two objects have different masses but are pushed with the same force, which one will accelerate more?
If two objects have different masses but are pushed with the same force, which one will accelerate more?
A seesaw is being used. Where is the fulcrum located?
A seesaw is being used. Where is the fulcrum located?
Why does a bowling ball knock down pins when it collides with them?
Why does a bowling ball knock down pins when it collides with them?
Flashcards
What is a force?
What is a force?
A push or pull that can cause objects to move, stop, or change direction.
What are balanced forces?
What are balanced forces?
Forces that are equal and opposite, resulting in no change in motion.
What are unbalanced forces?
What are unbalanced forces?
Forces that are unequal, causing a change in an object's motion.
What is friction?
What is friction?
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What is speed?
What is speed?
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What are simple machines?
What are simple machines?
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What is energy transfer?
What is energy transfer?
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Study Notes
- Forces can cause objects to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.
- A force is a push or pull.
- Kicking a soccer ball exemplifies a push force causing movement.
- Catching a baseball demonstrates a pull force causing an object to stop.
- A magnet attracting a paperclip is an example of a non-contact force.
Balanced vs. Unbalanced Forces
- Balanced forces are equal forces acting on an object that cancel each other out, resulting in no change in motion.
- A book resting on a table, where gravity pulls down and the table pushes up, is an example of balanced forces.
- Unbalanced forces are unequal forces that cause a change in motion.
- A tug-of-war where one team pulls harder, causing the rope to move in their direction, demonstrates unbalanced forces.
Friction
- Friction is a force that slows down moving objects by rubbing against them.
- Rubber soles on shoes increase friction to prevent slipping.
- Ice skaters glide smoothly because ice reduces friction.
Speed and Motion
- Speed is a measure of how fast an object moves, calculated as distance divided by time.
- A car traveling 60 miles in 1 hour is moving at a speed of 60 mph.
Simple Machines
- Simple machines are tools that make work easier by changing the direction or size of a force.
- A lever, such as a see-saw, lifts a person up.
- A pulley, like a flagpole rope, raises a flag.
Energy Transfer in Motion
- Energy can move from one object to another to create motion.
- A bowling ball, possessing kinetic energy, transfers energy to bowling pins when it knocks them down.
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