Force and Motion

Front

What is net force?

Back

The total amount of force acting on an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

In order for an object to speed up, the direction of the force is:

Back

in the same direction as the object's motion.

Front

What is speed in a particular direction called?

Back

Velocity.

Front

What is Potential energy?

Back

Energy that is not in use but stored, energy that is due to the position of an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

If an object does not move at all, what does that mean about the forces acting on the object?

Back

The forces are balanced.

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

What is the law of inertia?

Back

An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.