Force and Motion

Front

What is motion?

Back

Any change in an object or person's position.

Front

What is a force?

Back

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

Front

What is weight?

Back

The measure of the force of gravity on your body.

Front

What do you need to calculate speed?

Back

Distance and time.

Front

What does a position vs. time graph show?

Back

It shows how an object's position changes over time.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is the formula for speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

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

Front

What happens to an object in motion if no forces act on it?

Back

It will continue moving at a constant speed in a straight line.