Force & Motion Vocabulary Flashcardziz

Front

What is it called when a magnetic force pulls an object closer?

Back

Attract

Front

What do we call something that repeats in a regular way?

Back

Pattern

Front

What is it called when a magnetic force pushes an object away?

Back

Repel

Front

What is the space between two objects called?

Back

Distance

Front

What is the location of an object (where it is) called?

Back

Position

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity

Front

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

Back

Motion

Front

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

Back

Force

Front

What is the distance traveled by an object in a certain direction?

Back

Displacement

Front

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

Back

Velocity