Motion

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.

Front

What type of force causes a change in motion?

Back

An unbalanced force produces a change in motion.

Front

What does a graph showing no movement look like?

Back

A graph that is a straight horizontal line indicates that the object is not moving.

Front

Where is potential energy greatest in a system?

Back

Potential energy is greatest at the highest point in a system.

Front

How do you calculate net force?

Back

Net force is calculated by adding all the forces acting on an object, taking direction into account.

Front

What is motion?

Back

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

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces do.

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects due to their mass.

Front

What is frictional force?

Back

Frictional force is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.