Force and Motion Flashcard

Front

What is the ability to cause motion or create change, often releasing heat in the process?

Back

Energy

Front

What term describes the amount of matter contained in an object?

Back

Mass

Front

Which of Newton's Laws states that force equals mass times acceleration?

Back

Newton's Second Law

Front

What is the term for the path an object moves, described by directions such as up, down, left, right, etc.?

Back

Direction of motion

Front

What is defined as a push or a pull on an object?

Back

Force

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration

Front

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

Back

Newton (N)

Front

What is the relationship between mass and acceleration in Newton's Second Law?

Back

Acceleration is directly proportional to the net force acting on an object and inversely proportional to its mass.

Front

What is inertia in the context of motion?

Back

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

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.