Amplify Force and Motion Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is the term for speed in a particular direction?

Back

Velocity

Front

What is the energy that an object has when it is moving?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What term describes how fast an object is moving?

Back

Speed

Front

What is the amount of matter that makes up an object called?

Back

Mass

Front

What is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object?

Back

Force

Front

What is the term for the rate at which an object changes its position?

Back

Speed

Front

What is the term for the energy stored in an object due to its position?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What is the force of gravity acting on an object called?

Back

Weight

Front

What is the term for the change in velocity over time?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is the term for the resistance of an object to change its state of motion?

Back

Inertia