Force and Motion Unit Review

Front

What happens to the forces when a car hits a bug?

Back

The forces are the same size.

Front

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

Back

The motion of the object stays the same.

Front

When is an object traveling at a constant velocity?

Back

An object is traveling at a constant velocity during all intervals listed.

Front

What type of energy is at its maximum at the top of a roller coaster?

Back

Gravitational Potential Energy.

Front

What does sitting at the top of a steep hill on a roller coaster (not moving) demonstrate?

Back

Inertia.

Front

Define force in the context of motion.

Back

A push or pull that can cause an object to accelerate.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

Explain the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces.

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause acceleration.

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.

Front

How does mass affect gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy increases with mass and height.