Describing Motion and Force

Describing Motion and Force

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

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Barbara White

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Motion Noun

[moh-shun]

Back

Motion


The process of an object changing its position over time when compared to a fixed reference point.

Example: A basketball's path shows motion as it moves through the air into the hoop.
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2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Reference Frame Noun

[ref-er-uhns freym]

Back

Reference Frame


A place or object used as a point of comparison to determine if another object is in motion.

Example: A box on a moving car shows motion relative to the car and the ground.
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3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Relative Motion Noun

[rel-uh-tiv moh-shun]

Back

Relative Motion


The movement of an object as observed from a specific, and potentially moving, reference frame.

Example: Two buses moving in opposite directions show how motion is observed from different reference frames.
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4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Force Noun

[fawrs]

Back

Force


A push or a pull exerted on an object that can cause it to change its motion.

Example: A person pushing a box demonstrates force as a push causing motion.
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5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Contact Force Noun

[kon-takt fawrs]

Back

Contact Force


A force that is applied to an object by another body that is in direct physical contact with it.

Example: A person pushing a box shows contact force as they apply force directly to the object.
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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Friction Noun

[frik-shuhn]

Back

Friction


A contact force that resists the relative motion between two surfaces that are rubbing against each other.

Example: A box on a surface shows friction as a force opposing motion, with a zoomed-in view of the contact area.
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7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Noncontact Force Noun

[non-kon-takt fawrs]

Back

Noncontact Force


A force that is applied to an object by another body without the need for any physical touch.

Example: Magnets attract or repel each other without touching, demonstrating noncontact force.
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