force and motion

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity

Front

What does gravity do to objects on Earth?

Back

Pulls them down

Front

What is the term for pushing or pulling an object to produce motion?

Back

Force

Front

What is a change of position of an object called?

Back

Motion

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma)

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity of an object.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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