Force and Motion Vocab

Front

What is the measure of the quantity of matter in an object?

Back

Mass

Front

What is the force of attraction between an object and the earth due to gravity?

Back

Weight

Front

What are equal and opposite forces that do not cause a change in position or motion?

Back

Balanced Force

Front

What is the change in the position of a body with respect to time relative to a reference point?

Back

Motion

Front

What is the rate of distance traveled per unit of time, without regard to direction?

Back

Speed

Front

What is the force that causes an object to accelerate?

Back

Net Force

Front

What is the rate of change of velocity?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is the term for the distance traveled divided by the time taken?

Back

Average Speed

Front

What is the term for the speed of an object in a specific direction?

Back

Velocity

Front

What is the term for a push or pull on an object?

Back

Force