Force and Motion Post CFA

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13 questions
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The idea that an object in motion will stay in motion unless an unbalanced force acts upon it is...

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A push or pull that causes an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction is called ...

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________ is the force that keeps us on Earth, it pulls objects towards the center of the Earth.

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What is friction?

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What force holds the moon in its orbit around Earth?

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_________ is how far something moves over a certain amount of time.

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Raising a flag uses which of the following simple machines?

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Why do we use simple machines?

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What type of simple machine is a crowbar?

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Which type of simple machine would you need if you were pushing someone in a wheelchair?

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Think about a spiral staircase. Which simple machine can you compare it to? Explain.

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You do not use a much _________ when you use simple machines.

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Choose one of the simple machines we have studied (pulley, screw, inclined plane, lever, wheel and axle, wedge)
and explain how it makes our work easier.