Forces Vocab

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, causing it to slow down or stop.

Front

What is velocity?

Back

Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

Front

What is motion?

Back

Motion is a change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is an applied force?

Back

An applied force is a force that is applied to an object by a person or another object.

Front

What is a normal force?

Back

A normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not cause a change in motion, while unbalanced forces result in a change in motion.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.

Front

What is the role of gravity in motion?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, affecting their motion.

Front

What happens to an object in motion when friction is applied?

Back

The object will slow down and eventually stop due to the opposing force of friction.

Front

How does surface texture affect friction?

Back

Rough surfaces create more friction than smooth surfaces, affecting how easily objects can move.