Physics and Forces Flashcard

Front

What involves using what you know and what you read to figure out new information?

Back

Draw Conclusion

Front

Which ball is faster: Ball A at 5 m/s or Ball B at 15 m/s?

Back

Ball B

Front

What is used to describe motion?

Back

Reference points

Front

What does Newton's Second Law state about mass and force?

Back

More mass requires more force

Front

What can be concluded if a car is accelerating at a constant rate?

Back

The speed of the car is increasing steadily over time.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N)

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 an object is moving, while velocity includes direction.