Motion Test Review FLASHCARD

Front

What is a PUSH or PULL of an object?

Back

Force

Front

What is a situation where the net force on a system is zero?

Back

Balance Force

Front

If John walks once around a square block that is 180 yards per side, what distance does he travel?

Back

720 yards

Front

What does Newton's first law state?

Back

An object at rest will remain at rest unless a force is applied.

Front

What is the formula for calculating average speed?

Back

Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time

Front

If Jane traveled 340 miles in 8.0 hours, what was her average speed?

Back

42.5 miles per hour

Front

What is the definition of motion?

Back

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

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.