force and motion

Front

What is the force that objects exert on each other because of their masses?

Back

Gravity

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

How do you calculate speed using distance and time?

Back

Speed (S) = Distance (d) / Time (t)

Front

What is the force that resists motion when two surfaces rub together?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the term for the change of position over time, including an object's distance and direction from a reference point?

Back

Motion

Front

What is the starting point you choose to describe the location of an object?

Back

Reference Point

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, calculated as Weight = Mass x Gravity.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1