Force and Motion Vocabulary Practice Flashcard

Front

What is the process of changing position called?

Back

Motion

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Front

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

Back

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

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Front

How is speed calculated?

Back

Speed is calculated by dividing distance by time.

Front

What are forces that cancel each other out, resulting in no motion?

Back

Balanced forces.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Stored energy.

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Front

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.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object in motion.

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Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

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

Back

Newton (N).