Force and Motion Intro Flashcard

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What happens to the motion of a pendulum with a longer length?

Back

The long pendulum will swing slowest.

Front

Which pendulum will swing the fastest?

Back

The shortest pendulum.

Front

What is another name for air resistance?

Back

Drag.

Front

Do forces always act in pairs?

Back

True.

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between force and motion?

Back

A force applied to an object causes it to move or change its motion.

Front

What is the effect of friction on motion?

Back

Friction opposes motion, slowing down or stopping moving objects.