Physics Vocabulary

Which answer choice correctly defines "force" as used in physics?

• To make someone do something against their will.

• A push or pull.

• A mysterious energy field created by life that binds the universe.

• An organized body of military personnel.

Choose the best definition for the word "speed".

• The distance traveled by an object.

• The time that has passed as an object travels.

• The distance traveled by an object in given amount of space.

• The distance traveled by an object in a given amount of time.

Which answer shows a measure of velocity?

• m/s north

• m/s²

• kg/cm3

• m/s

Acceleration is correctly represented by which answer.

• Car with no motion

• Car moving at 30 mi/hr

• Car moving at 30 mi/hr as it turns the corner

• Car moving at a constant 60 mi/hr

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Which ball has more inertia?

• 300kg

• 30kg

If the forces on this box are unbalanced the box will be _________________.

• At Rest

• In Motion

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What is a force that pulls objects together?

• Friction Force

• Gravity Force

• Buoyant Force

• Centripetal Force

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If you are pushing a dresser across the room, which direction is the force of friction?

• The opposite direction of your applied force.

• The direction of your applied force.

• To the left of your applied force.

• To the right of your applied force.

What is the definition of magnitude?

• To continue moving.

• The strength of an object or event.

• Energy in motion.

• The sum of all the forces exerted on an object

the tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion.

• Inertia

• Balanced Force

• Unbalanced Force

• Newton