Force and Motion Flashcard

Front

What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

Back

Objects stay still or keep moving unless something makes them stop or start.

Front

If there is no motion, what does this tell us about the forces?

Back

They are balanced.

Front

What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

Back

Pushing harder makes things move faster.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls everything to the ground.

Front

What two factors affect friction?

Back

Material and Weight.

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force?

Back

A soccer ball being kicked.

Front

What happens to an object at rest when a force is applied?

Back

It will start to move.