Physical Science Final

Front

The starting point you choose to describe the location, or position, of an object.

Back

reference point

Front

An object's distance and direction from a reference point.

Back

position

Front

The process of changing position.

Back

motion

Front

The difference between the initial position and the final position of an object.

Back

displacement

Front

A measure of the distance an object travels per unit of time.

Back

speed

Front

The tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion.

Back

inertia

Front

The combination of all the forces acting on an object.

Back

net force

Front

Forces acting on an object that combine and form a net force of zero.

Back

balanced force

Front

A force that resists the motion of two surfaces that are touching.

Back

friction

Front

The gravitational force exerted on an object.

Back

weight