Forces and Motion

Front

What happens to an object with more mass when a force is applied?

Back

The more massive an object is, the harder it will be to get moving, stop, or speed up.

Front

What force is used to move an object away from you?

Back

Push.

Front

What two things do you need to measure speed?

Back

Distance covered and time it took.

Front

What is the amount of matter in an object called?

Back

Mass.

Front

How can you stop a toy car from moving down a slope?

Back

Put something in its path.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is how fast something is moving, while velocity includes direction.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.