Physical Science STUDY

Front

What is a characteristic of force?

Back

It can either push or pull objects.

Front

Which particle in an atom has a negative charge?

Back

Electron.

Front

What does the number 6 represent in an element's notation?

Back

Atomic number.

Front

What includes the speed of the object and direction of its motion?

Back

Velocity.

Front

True or False: Mass is the tendency of an object to resist any change in motion.

Back

False.

Front

What is the definition of mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object.

Front

What is the definition of weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is scalar (magnitude only), while velocity is vector (magnitude and direction).

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.