5th Grade Force and Motion - Vocabulary

Front

What is the speed at which something moves in a given direction?

Back

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

Front

What is a push or pull that moves an object in a certain direction?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

Front

What is the energy stored in an object due to its position?

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object because of its position or condition.

Front

What type of energy does an object have because of its motion?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

What is the force of attraction between two masses?

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

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

Back

Inertia is the property of matter that causes it to resist changes in motion.

Front

What do we call the force that opposes the motion of an object through air?

Back

Air resistance is the force that opposes the motion of an object moving through air.

Front

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

Back

Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time.

Front

What is the term for forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is the term for the change in velocity over time?

Back

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