Force and Motion Vocabulary

Front

What happens to friction as motion increases?

Back

Friction decreases.

Front

What is the term for how fast an object is moving?

Back

Speed.

Front

What type of energy is represented by a stretched rubber band?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

Which object has very little friction?

Back

Ice.

Front

What is the amount of matter in an object called?

Back

Mass.

Front

What is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces?

Back

Friction.

Front

What is the term for the change in position of an object?

Back

Motion.

Front

What is the force that causes an object to accelerate?

Back

Net Force.

Front

What type of energy is associated with an object in motion?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for force?

Back

Newton.