SAVVAS Ch 2 Les 1 Motion/Les 2 Speed FLASHCARDS

Front

What is a PUSH or PULL of an object?

Back

Force

Front

A push moves things _______ .

Back

Away from you

Front

A pull moves things _______ .

Back

Closer to you

Front

What is motion?

Back

A change in position.

Front

When your position changes, you're in ____________.

Back

motion

Front

Which requires more force to move it? A heavy object, like a bowling ball, or a light object, like a tennis ball?

Back

A heavy object, like a bowling ball.

Front

What is a force that works AGAINST MOTION?

Back

Friction

Front

What does friction do to the motion of an object?

Back

Friction slows down or stops an object and keeps an object from moving.

Front

Objects that are smooth have LESS friction than objects that are rough.

Back

True

Front

Does a hard wood floor have more friction than a carpet?

Back

False