Forces and Motion

Front

What is the term for the rate at which an object changes its speed?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is defined as the distance traveled by an object in a given time?

Back

Speed

Front

True or False: The position of an object refers to its location in space.

Back

True

Front

What is a known position that can be used to describe the position of another object?

Back

Frame of reference

Front

If an object travels 30 meters in 5 seconds, what is its acceleration?

Back

6 meters per second

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (Change in speed) / (Time)

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration according to Newton's second law?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma)

Front

What is the unit of measurement for force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N)