Forces and Motion

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What happens to you if a carousel suddenly stops?

Back

You would be thrown forward.

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What does Newton's First Law of Motion state?

Back

An object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by a force.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy possessed by an object in motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The stored energy in an object at rest.

Front

What happens to your bumper car when you hit the car in front of you?

Back

You are thrown backward.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate at which an object changes its velocity.