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8th Grade Motion
Matter in Motion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Motion | An object's change in position relative to a reference point |
| Speed | The distance traveled divided by the time interval during which the motion occurred |
| Velocity | The speed of an object in a particular direction |
| Acceleration | The rate at which velocity changes over time; An object accelerates if its speed, direction, or both change |
| Force | A push or a pull exerted on an object in order to change the motion of the object; force has size and direction |
| Newton | The SI unit for force (Symbol, N) |
| Net Force | The combination of all of the forces acting on an object |
| Friction | A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact |