Force and Motion

Front

What do we use to measure force?

Back

A spring scale.

Front

If two objects have the same mass but different velocities, which object has the greater momentum?

Back

The object with the greater velocity.

Front

Why did the boat with three scouts move faster than the boat with five scouts?

Back

The mass of the boat with 3 scouts was less than the mass of the boat with 5 scouts.

Front

What best describes the motion of a car that passes markers in shorter periods of time?

Back

The car is increasing speed.

Front

If the same force is applied to each object, which will have the greatest acceleration?

Back

The bike.

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an object.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.