Physics Vocab list #1

Front

Force of attraction between masses, depends on mass and distance.

Back

gravity

Front

Occurs when an object curves down due to horizontal force and gravity.

Back

projectile motion

Front

A push or pull on an object.

Back

force

Front

Total force on an object, found by adding all acting forces.

Back

net force

Front

Force of gravity pulling down on an object.

Back

weight

Front

Change in velocity of an object; can speed up, slow down, or change direction.

Back

acceleration

Front

A measure with magnitude and direction

Back

vector

Front

Force opposing motion between touching surfaces.

Back

friction

Front

Any substance that can flow, like liquids and gases.

Back

fluid

Front

Friction acting on rolling objects over a surface.

Back

Rolling friction