Science Ch. 6 Test Motion and Force

Front

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

Back

Motion is the change in an object's position.

Front

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

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls all objects toward each other.

Front

What is a push or pull?

Back

A force is a push or pull on an object.

Front

What type of motion does a skier moving downhill show us?

Back

The skier shows downward motion.

Front

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

Back

Predict the motion of an object.

Front

What is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces?

Back

Friction is the force that opposes motion.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the rate at which an object changes its velocity?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.

Front

What is the force that acts on an object at rest to keep it in place?

Back

Static friction is the force that keeps an object at rest.

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves?

Back

Trajectory is the path an object follows.