Force and Motion Review

Front

What is the force that slows things down by rubbing, such as a brake on a bike?

Back

Friction

Front

What term describes the change in position of an object when a force is applied, such as a soccer ball being kicked?

Back

Direction

Front

When Mary kicks the ball back to Billy, what aspect of the ball is being changed?

Back

Direction

Front

What happens to the speed of a stroller when you start running while pushing it?

Back

The stroller will speed up.

Front

What is the term for how fast or how slow something is going?

Back

Speed

Front

What is the relationship between force and motion in physics?

Back

Force causes an object to move or change its motion.

Front

What is inertia and how does it relate to motion?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time

Front

How does friction affect the motion of an object?

Back

Friction opposes the motion of an object, causing it to slow down or stop.