Force and Motion Vocabulary Flashcard

Front

What is a liquid that reduces friction by making the surface smoother?

Back

Lubricant

Front

What is the force exerted by magnets?

Back

Magnetic Force

Front

What is a force that opposes motion?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the force exerted by a surface onto an object resting on that surface?

Back

Normal Force

Front

What is a force applied by a person or object onto another object?

Back

Applied Force

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the force that results from two surfaces rubbing against each other?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the force that acts in the opposite direction of motion?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the term for a push or pull on an object?

Back

Force

Front

What is the term for the change in an object's position over time?

Back

Motion