Force and Motion

Front

What is a push or pull on an object called?

Back

Force

Front

What do we call a change in an object's position?

Back

Motion

Front

Give an example of push motion.

Back

Hammering a nail into a piece of wood.

Front

What can change an object at rest?

Back

A push or pull

Front

What is the force that attracts things to Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the term for the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another?

Back

Friction

Front

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

Back

Inertia

Front

What do we call the speed of an object in a specific direction?

Back

Velocity

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects?

Back

It pulls objects towards the center of the Earth.