Forces & Motion 5.P.1.1, 5.P.1.2, 5.P.1.3, and 5.P.1.4

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What is motion?

Back

Motion is the change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is average speed?

Back

Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to stay in motion or at rest until a force acts upon it.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another surface.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

Front

How does mass affect force?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the more force is required to change its motion.

Front

What is the relationship between force and distance?

Back

The more force applied to an object, the farther it will move.

Front

What is a frame of reference?

Back

A frame of reference is a perspective from which motion is observed and measured.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = mass x acceleration (F = m x a).