Physics Vocab Magic Squares

Front

Equal forces moving in opposite directions

Back

Balanced Forces

Front

Forces act in equal & opposite pairs

Back

M. Third Law of Motion

Front

An object remains at rest or moves in a straight line at constant speed unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

Back

D. First Law of Motion

Front

Distance between start and end positions (most direct path)

Back

F. Displacement

Front

Air molecules slow the forward motion of an object.

Back

Air resistance

Front

Distance traveled divided by time needed

Back

Speed

Front

Change in speed divided by time

Back

Acceleration

Front

Used to measure force

Back

Newton (N)

Front

Measure's an object's tendency to remain at rest or keep moving.

Back

Inertia

Front

Force that changes with gravity:

Back

Weight