Force & Motion

Define the following term. Kinetic Energy

Answer explanation

The energy of motion.

Define the following term. Motion

Answer explanation

The direction and speed of an object.

Define the following term. Force

Answer explanation

A push or pull that causes an object to move, stop, change speed, or change direction.

Which term has the following definition? How fast an object is moving.

• Speed

• Force

• Friction

Which term has the following definition? A force that opposes the motion of an object.

• Friction

• Force

• Motion

Complete the following statement. An object at rest will remain at rest unless a __________ acts upon it.

• force

• motion

• friction

Which object would require the most force to move?

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Which object would require the most force to move?

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Luis set up a maze using dominos. He tapped the first domino and then the rest fell. Was a push or a pull used to make the dominos fall?

• A push

• A pull

Gabe is walking his dog on a leash. His dog suddenly sees a squirrel and begins to run. Gabe falls forward. Did a push or a pull cause Gabe to fall forward?

• A push

• A pull