Force and Motion Vocab Review

Front

Object's location or place?

Back

position

Front

Change in an object's position compared to surrounding objects?

Back

motion

Front

Measure of distance traveled over time?

Back

speed

Front

Speed is measured by:

Back

distance/time

Front

What indicates the movement of an object?

Back

direction

Front

Measure of speed in a direction?

Back

velocity

Front

Push or pull causing motion change?

Back

force

Front

Force that slows/stops motion between touching surfaces?

Back

friction

Front

Surface with more friction:

Back

rough

Front

Surface with less friction:

Back

smooth