Forces and Motion

Front

acceleration

Back

The change of velocity and speed of an object with respect to time.

Front

distance

Back

The total path length covered by an object in motion.

Front

force

Back

Any push or pull on an object.

Front

friction

Back

The resistance to motion of one object moving relative to another.

Front

motion

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

position

Back

The location of an object at a particular point in time.

Front

speed

Back

The rate at which an object covers distance.

Front

velocity

Back

The speed of an object in a particular direction.

Front

thrust

Back

A force applied from a rocket ship.