Force & Motion Vocab

Front

What is the product of an object's mass and velocity called?

Back

momentum

Front

What force is exerted by one surface on another when they rub against each other?

Back

friction

Front

What are forces that produce a nonzero net force, changing an object's motion?

Back

unbalanced forces

Front

Which law states that acceleration depends on the object's mass and the net force acting on it?

Back

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion

Front

What is the term for the rate at which velocity changes?

Back

acceleration

Front

What is the term for the force that opposes the motion of an object?

Back

friction

Front

What is the formula for calculating momentum?

Back

momentum = mass × velocity

Front

What type of forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion?

Back

balanced forces

Front

What is the unit of measurement for force?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration as described by Newton's 2nd Law?

Back

Force = mass × acceleration