Forces and Motion Concepts

Front

What is the gravitational force of humans?

Back

False

Front

What is the term for the tendency of an object to remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force?

Back

Inertia

Front

Which of the following is a property of matter: Friction, Force, or Inertia?

Back

Inertia

Front

When something is sitting still, it will _______ until acted upon by an outside force.

Back

Stay Still

Front

What is the term for when objects are free to move under gravity?

Back

Orbit

Front

What is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact?

Back

Friction

Front

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

Back

Motion

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the effect of mass on inertia?

Back

More mass means more inertia.

Front

What is the term for the path an object takes as it moves around another object?

Back

Orbit