Force and Motion Intro.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is the PUSH or PULL on an object.

Front

What are the two types of forces?

Back

Balanced Force and Unbalanced Force.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

A balanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

An unbalanced force occurs when two forces acting on an object are not equal, causing the object to accelerate in the direction of the greater force.

Front

What is motion?

Back

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

Front

What are three ways to describe motion?

Back

Speed, Direction, Position.

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance an object travels per unit of time.

Front

What is direction in motion?

Back

Direction refers to the path that an object follows as it moves.

Front

What is position?

Back

Position is the location of an object at a given time.

Front

How do you find the net force when two forces are acting in the same direction?

Back

You add the two forces together.