Force and Motion

Front

What happens when two boys pull with the same amount of force?

Back

They will not move at all.

Front

The force that causes a ball to fall to the ground is _____________.

Back

gravity

Front

What is the speed of a car if it travels 500 miles in 10 hours?

Back

50 mph

Front

What must be exerted on an object at rest to cause it to move?

Back

force

Front

A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, or change direction is called _____________.

Back

force

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is the definition of motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other.