Force and Motion Vocabulary

Front

What is a push or pull that acts on an object?

Back

Force

Front

In what unit is force measured?

Back

Newtons

Front

What is the distance traveled in an amount of time called?

Back

Speed

Front

What type of energy is stored energy?

Back

Potential energy

Front

What is the rate at which the speed or direction of motion changes over time?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is the tendency of an object to resist any change in motion?

Back

Inertia

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

Back

F = m * a (Newton's Second Law of Motion)

Front

What is the effect of gravity on an object's motion?

Back

Gravity pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, affecting their acceleration.

Front

What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.