Motion and Force

Front

What is the change in an object's position called?

Back

Motion

Front

What do we call the force that pulls objects toward each other, like a dog pulling on a leash?

Back

Tension

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What is the force that opposes motion?

Back

Friction

Front

What is an example of a force that acts against motion, like air pushing against a parachute?

Back

Friction

Front

What do you use to tell how high you are swinging on a swing set?

Back

Reference point

Front

What is the term for the tendency of an object to stay at rest or in motion unless acted upon by a force?

Back

Inertia

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the force that pulls objects down towards the Earth?

Back

Gravity

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NGSS.5-PS2-1

Front

What is the term for the speed and direction of an object's motion?

Back

Velocity

Front

What is the effect of a force applied to an object that causes it to change its motion?

Back

Acceleration

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Front

What do we call the push or pull on an object?

Back

Force

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2