Science Ch. 6 Test Motion and Force

Front

What is the force pulling together all objects in the universe called?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, keeping planets in orbit and causing objects to fall to the ground.

Front

What is the change in an object's position called?

Back

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

Front

What is the force that resists the motion of one object against another called?

Back

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces that are in contact.

Front

What is the amount of matter in an object called?

Back

Mass is the measure of the amount of matter in an object, usually measured in grams or kilograms.

Front

You can _____ the motion of an object because God made natural laws of motion to be orderly.

Back

Predict means to make an educated guess about what will happen based on observations and knowledge.

Front

What is the path an object takes when it moves?

Back

The path of an object in motion is called its trajectory.

Front

What do we call the speed of an object in a specific direction?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a particular direction.

Front

What is the force that causes an object to accelerate?

Back

Net force is the total force acting on an object, which causes it to accelerate.

Front

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

Back

Inertia is the property of matter that causes it to resist changes in its motion.

Front

What is the unit of force in the metric system?

Back

The unit of force is the Newton (N).