Mechanics Vocabulary

This occurs when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

• Speed

• Velocity

• Acceleration

When an object's position compared to another object is changing, this is considered.....

• Motion

• Acceleration

• Velocity

• Force

When you know the speed of an object and it's direction, this is called .....

• Motion

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Gravity

A push or pull on an object is a......

• Speed

• Motion

• Force

• Change

This is an illustration of................

• Acceleration

• Balanced Forces

• Gravity

• Velocity

This is a force that exists when 2 object are in contact. Converts motion into heat.

• Kinematics

• Gravity

• Friction

• Force

The distance an object travels in a given amount of time (MPH)

• Gravity

• Acceleration

• Velocity

• Speed

The force that pulls objects towards Earth

• Velocity

• Acceleration

• Force

• Gravity

What UNIT are forces measured in?

• bartons

• meters/ second

• mph

• newtons

Which of the following correctly describes CONSTANT speed?

• When an object is moving the same direction

• When an object is turning the same direction

• When an object maintains the same speed throughout its motion

• When an object changes speed throughout its motion