Physics Concepts Flashcards

Front

What is the change of velocity per unit of time called?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is the force exerted by air molecules on objects moving through air?

Back

Air resistance

Front

How is average speed calculated?

Back

Total distance/total time

Front

What happens when one object hits another object?

Back

Collision

Front

What is a negative change of velocity in an amount of time called?

Back

Deceleration

Front

What is the force of attraction between objects with mass?

Back

Gravitational Force

Front

What is the tendency of an object to keep doing what it’s already doing?

Back

Inertia

Front

What is a unit of kinetic energy?

Back

Joule (J)

Front

What is the energy an object has due to its motion?

Back

Kinetic energy (KE)

Front

What is the measure of the amount of matter in an object?

Back

Mass