Force and Motion

Front

What type of force is gravity?

Back

A non-contact force.

Front

The smaller the mass you have, the _____ force you need to change its motion.

Back

less.

Front

True or False: Newton’s 2nd Law of motion states that if net force is used on an object, acceleration will happen.

Back

True.

Front

What happens when you kick a ball?

Back

Your foot exerts a force on a ball.

Front

What effect does force have on an object?

Back

It can change the object's shape.

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

Back

An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity of an object.