Forces and Motion Concepts

Front

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

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is the force that results when two materials rub against each other or when their contact prevents sliding?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the tendency of an object to resist any change in motion?

Back

Inertia

Front

What is the force of attraction between any two objects?

Back

Gravity

Front

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

Back

Contact Force

Front

What do we call the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the term for the push or pull on an object?

Back

Force

Front

What is the term for the motion of an object at a constant speed in a straight line?

Back

Uniform Motion

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object sliding on a surface?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the property of matter that causes it to resist changes in its state of motion?

Back

Inertia