Force and Motion

Front

What is Gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects towards each other.

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Front

What is the path that a moving object follows?

Back

Direction.

Front

How much matter makes up an object?

Back

Mass.

Front

What is a measure of how far an object moves in a certain amount of time?

Back

Speed.

Front

What is Friction?

Back

A force that acts against motion.

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Front

What is Force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

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Front

What is Motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

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Front

What is a Reference Point?

Back

A stationary object used to determine the position of another object.

Front

What is the difference between Speed and Velocity?

Back

Speed is how fast an object moves; Velocity includes direction.

Front

What is Acceleration?

Back

The rate at which an object changes its velocity.