Force and Motion Notes

Front

What is the force that slows down moving objects?

Back

Friction

Front

How do you calculate speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What is the formula for distance?

Back

Distance = Time X Speed

Front

What is a reference point?

Back

A stationary object used to determine the position of another object.

Front

If a cheetah runs 140 meters in 5 seconds, what is its speed?

Back

28 meters per second

Front

If Charlie runs to the store 3 miles away in 0.5 hours, what was Charlie's average speed?

Back

6 miles per hour

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

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

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