Force and Motion Vocabulary Practice Flashcard

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What does Newton's 3rd law of motion state?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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How is speed calculated?

Back

Speed is calculated by dividing distance by time.

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the measure of change in velocity during a period of time.

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What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Unbalanced forces are forces that do not cancel each other out, causing motion.

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What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is an attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

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What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force is calculated using the formula F = m * a, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.

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What is the role of friction in motion?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, acting in the opposite direction to the movement.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.