Force and Motion

Front

What is speed?

Back

Speed is a measure of how fast an object is moving.

Front

What happens when an object is slowing down?

Back

The object is decreasing its speed.

Front

What is force?

Back

Force is a push or pull on an object.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

The unit of force is Newton (N).

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no movement.

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal, causing an object to move in the direction of the greater force.

Front

What happens when two forces push an object in the same direction?

Back

The forces add together, causing the object to move in that direction.

Front

What is motion?

Back

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

Front

What does it mean for an object to be at rest?

Back

An object is at rest when it is not moving and its position is not changing.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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