Force and Motion

Front

What happens when the forces acting on an object are unbalanced?

Back

Motion changes and movement occurs.

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Front

Using force to move an object towards you is called a _____________.

Back

pull

Front

What is a force that works against motion?

Back

Friction.

Front

What is the term for a change in location or moving from one place to another?

Back

Motion.

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Front

What is the rate at which the speed or direction of motion of an object changes over time?

Back

Acceleration.

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Front

What do we call the force that pulls objects toward each other, like gravity?

Back

Attraction.

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Front

What is the term for the push or pull on an object?

Back

Force.

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Front

What is the effect of friction on motion?

Back

It slows down or stops the motion of an object.

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Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is how fast something is moving, while velocity includes direction.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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