Force and Motion

Front

What is the relationship between the height of a ramp and the distance traveled by an object going down it?

Back

The higher the incline of the ramp, the greater the distance an object will travel due to increased gravitational potential energy.

Front

Define force in the context of physics.

Back

Force is any push or pull on an object that can cause it to change its velocity.

Front

What is a 'pull' in terms of force?

Back

A pull is a type of force that moves an object towards the source of the force.

Front

What is a 'push' in terms of force?

Back

A push is a type of force that moves an object away from the source of the force.

Front

Which has more inertia, an 18 wheeler or a motorcycle?

Back

An 18 wheeler has more inertia due to its greater mass.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

How does mass affect the force required to change an object's motion?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the more force is required to change its motion.

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its height above the ground.

Front

Explain how energy is converted when an object goes down a ramp.

Back

As an object goes down a ramp, gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, dependent on its mass and velocity.