5.3 Force and Motion Study Guide Review

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

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What term describes the speed and direction of an object?

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Motion describes the speed and direction of an object.

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What type of energy is created by friction?

Back

Thermal Energy is created by friction.

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How do we define how fast an object is moving?

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Speed is defined as how fast an object is moving.

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What type of energy do children have while playing a game of soccer?

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Kinetic Energy is the type of energy children have while playing a game of soccer.

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What is the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other.

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What is the term for the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion?

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

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What is the term for the rate of change of velocity?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity.

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What is the energy of an object due to its position or condition?

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Potential Energy is the energy of an object due to its position or condition.

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What is the term for the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken?

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Average Speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.