FM Chapter 2 Flashcard

Front

What is the definition of Mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter that makes up an object.

Front

What is a Force?

Back

A push or a pull that can change the motion of an object.

Front

What happens to an object when a force is applied in the same direction as its motion?

Back

The object speeds up.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is the rate at which an object moves, while velocity includes both speed and direction.

Front

If an object is moving to the left, what direction would you need to push it to make it speed up?

Back

You would need to push it to the left.

Front

What does it mean for an object to slow down?

Back

It means that the object's speed is decreasing.

Front

What is the term for two objects moving at the same speed?

Back

They are said to be traveling at constant speed.

Front

What is the effect of friction on a moving object?

Back

Friction opposes the motion of the object, causing it to slow down.

Front

What is the direction of motion if an object is moving to the right?

Back

The object is traveling to the right.

Front

What is an example of a force?

Back

Gravity is an example of a force that pulls objects toward the Earth.