Force and Motion

Front

The energy that is stored in the position or the structure of an object is called _____ energy.

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or structure.

Front

What is the term for the change in position of an object over time?

Back

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

Front

The energy of a moving object is called ______ energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

The change in velocity over time for an object is called _____.

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object over time.

Front

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

Back

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

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

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth.

Front

What do we call the rate at which an object changes its position?

Back

Speed is the rate at which an object changes its position.

Front

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

Back

Force is a push or pull on an object.

Front

What is the effect of a net force acting on an object?

Back

A net force causes an object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.