Big Idea 13: Forces and Changes in Motion

A. It takes energy to change the motion of objects.

B. Energy change is understood in terms of forces--pushes or pulls.

C. Some forces act through physical contact, while others act at a distance.

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Investigate and describe that the more mass an object has, the less effect a given force will have on the object's motion.

Cognitive Complexity/Depth of Knowledge Rating: Moderate