Motion Speed

Front

What is force measured in?

Back

Newtons

Front

What is the force that causes everything to be pulled down to the Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

A car takes 3 hours to travel 180 miles. How fast is the car traveling?

Back

60 mph

Front

What does Mary need to know to find out her speed after running 1500 meters?

Back

Her time from start to finish.

Front

When an object is getting faster, what is it called?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion; unbalanced forces do.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate at which an object changes its velocity.