Force and Motion Vocabulary

Front

A push or a pull on an object that can cause a change in motion.

Back

force

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Front

A desirable outcome given up to gain another desirable outcome.

Back

trade-off

Front

The speed AND DIRECTION of an object.

Back

velocity

Front

The energy an object has because of its motion.

Back

kinetic energy

Front

When the magnitude and direction of more than one force acting on an object give a net force unequal to zero.

Back

unbalanced force

Front

The unit of measurement for energy. 1 joule is equal to 1 newton-meter.

Back

joules

Front

Something that limits the solution to a problem.

Back

constraints

Front

Measurement of how long something takes to happen.

Back

time

Front

A relationship that increases as a result of a proportion that remains constant. A straight line on a graph.

Back

proportional

Front

An object will continue to stay at rest or its same motion unless acted on by an outside force.

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inertia