Force and Motion Review

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What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

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What is speed?

Back

The distance traveled per unit of time, usually measured in meters per second (m/s).

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What is average speed?

Back

Total distance traveled divided by total time taken.

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What does a flat line on a speed/time graph indicate?

Back

The object is stationary (not moving).

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What does a rising line on a speed/time graph indicate?

Back

The object is increasing its speed (accelerating).

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What does a falling line on a speed/time graph indicate?

Back

The object is decreasing its speed (decelerating or slowing down).

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What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity of an object, can be positive (speeding up) or negative (slowing down).

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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