Force and Motion Vocab

Front

What is a push or pull on an object that may change its motion?

Back

Force

Front

What is the amount of matter in an object called?

Back

Mass

Front

What term describes how far an object is from its starting point?

Back

Displacement

Front

What do we call speed that remains constant and does not change?

Back

Constant speed

Front

What are the units used to measure force?

Back

Newtons

Front

What is the term for the rate at which an object moves?

Back

Speed

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is the total path traveled, while displacement is the shortest path from start to finish.

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 mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.