Force and Motion Chapters 1 and 2 Flashcard

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What does it mean to accelerate?

Back

To increase the speed of an object.

Front

What is the relationship between force and mass?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the more force is needed to change its motion.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is the effect of a balanced force on an object?

Back

It does not change the object's motion.

Front

What happens when an unbalanced force acts on an object?

Back

It causes the object to accelerate in the direction of the force.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = m x a)