Force and Motion Flashcard

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What is force?

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

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What is motion?

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Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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Potential energy transforms (changes) into kinetic energy.

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What is average speed?

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Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

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How do you graph time in a motion graph?

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Time is typically labeled on the x-axis.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.