Force and Motion

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull.

Front

What is average speed?

Back

The total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

Front

What are the two types of pulleys?

Back

Moveable and Fixed.

Front

How do you calculate average speed?

Back

Average Speed = Total Distance / Total Time.

Front

What is constant speed?

Back

When an object is moving at the same rate, without slowing down or speeding up.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

Forces that are not equal and cause a change in motion.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N).