8.1 OpenSciEd Flashcard

Front

What factors affect how much an object deforms when a force is applied?

Back

The type of material, the shape, and the thickness of the object.

Front

Define Force.

Back

A push or a pull with contact (touching).

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

Front

What is Deformation?

Back

Bend, distort, or change shape.

Front

What happens to solid objects when pushed in a collision?

Back

They bend or change shape.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Front

Define Potential Energy.

Back

Stored Energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

What is the elastic limit of a material?

Back

The maximum extent to which a material can be deformed without undergoing permanent deformation.

Front

What is the breaking point of a material?

Back

The point at which a material fails and breaks under stress.

Front

What is the relationship between force and motion?

Back

Force causes an object to move or change its motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is an example of a contact force?

Back

Friction, tension, or normal force.

Front

How does thickness affect deformation?

Back

Thicker objects generally deform less than thinner objects under the same force.