Unit 8 Vocabulary Quiz

Forces on an object that do not change the motion of the object.

Forces on an object that cause change in the motion of the object.

The sum of all the forces acting on an object.

The measurement of the rate of change of position with respect to time.

A change in an object’s position, direction, or location.

A force between two surfaces rubbing against each other; friction works against motion.

The location of an object compared to its origin.

The resistance of any physical object to any change in its state of motion, including changes to its speed and direction.

An object’s speed AND direction at a given time.

A change in an object’s speed OR velocity over time.