Force & Motion Amplify ch 1-2 Review

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What is force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to change its velocity.

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What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

Front

What happens to an object at rest when a force is applied?

Back

The object can start moving.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

Back

A force is required to change the motion of an object.

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What does it mean to speed up?

Back

To speed up means to increase the velocity of an object.

Front

What is an example of an object slowing down?

Back

A car applying brakes to reduce its speed.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of applying a force in the same direction as motion?

Back

The object will speed up.

Front

What is the effect of applying a force in the opposite direction of motion?

Back

The object will slow down.