Forces and Motion Concepts

Front

What is the force of attraction between any two objects?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the rate at which the speed or direction of motion of an object changes over time?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is a push or pull that acts on an object?

Back

Force

Front

What is the force that requires two pieces of matter to touch?

Back

Contact Force

Front

What is the force that results when two materials rub against each other?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the term for the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion?

Back

Inertia

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What do we call the change in position of an object over time?

Back

Motion

Front

What is the term for the speed of an object in a specific direction?

Back

Velocity

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object?

Back

Friction