Forces, Motion, and Energy Chapter 1 Review

Front

What is the combination of all forces acting on an object?

Back

Net force

Front

What is an object's change in position relative to a reference point?

Back

Motion

Front

What is the speed of an object in a particular direction?

Back

Velocity

Front

What is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the SI unit of force?

Back

Newtons

Front

What is the force of gravity acting on an object?

Back

Weight

Front

What is the rate of change of velocity?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

What is the principle that states that an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by a net external force?

Back

Newton's First Law of Motion

Front

What is the term for the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion?

Back

Inertia