Force and Motion #5

Front

What is force?

Back

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

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact.

Front

How does mass affect motion?

Back

More mass means more force is needed to change its motion.

Front

What happens when you decrease the mass of an object?

Back

It can accelerate faster when the same force is applied.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is air resistance?

Back

A type of friction that acts against objects moving through the air.

Front

How does changing the force affect the speed of an object?

Back

Increasing the force will increase the speed, while decreasing the force will decrease the speed.