5.3 Force and Motion Study Guide Review

Front

What is a force that opposes the motion of an object?

Back

Friction

Front

The effect of a force depends on the object's _____?

Back

mass

Front

Is it harder to stop a boulder when it is rolling down a slope?

Back

Yes, because the boulder gains momentum.

Front

What type of energy is created by friction?

Back

Thermal Energy

Front

Where will the most friction occur between a toy car and a track made from different materials?

Back

Section 4

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is momentum?

Back

The product of an object's mass and its velocity.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object has due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.