Force and Motion Review

Front

What is the force that causes objects to slow down or stop?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the formula to calculate mass when force and acceleration are known?

Back

M = F/a

Front

What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

Back

Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).

Front

What are action and reaction forces?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

What happens to an object in motion when no net force acts on it?

Back

It continues to move at a constant velocity.

Front

What is the effect of friction on motion?

Back

Friction opposes motion and can cause objects to slow down or stop.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).