Force and Motion - Week 7

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is any change in an object's speed or direction.

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is the distance an object can travel in a specific amount of time.

Front

What force do you use when typing on a keyboard?

Back

When you type on the keys of your Chromebook, you are using a push.

Front

What is the position of an object?

Back

The position of an object is its location.

Front

What happens when two forces are equal?

Back

When Force A is equal to Force B, the object does not move.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is how fast something is moving, while velocity includes both speed and direction.

Front

What is friction?

Back

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

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

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