Energy, Force and Motion Review

Front

What occurs when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

Which requires more force to push: an empty shopping cart or a full shopping cart?

Back

The full shopping cart

Front

What is speed with a direction called?

Back

Velocity

Front

Why is it easier to push a child on a swing than an adult?

Back

Because the adult has more mass, according to Newton's 2nd Law.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What is the law that states an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an external force?

Back

Newton's 1st Law of Motion

Front

What is the term for the energy of motion?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What is the relationship between mass and acceleration in Newton's 2nd Law?

Back

Acceleration is inversely proportional to mass when force is constant.

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N)