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Matter in Motion
Chapter 5 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Motion | An object change in position relative to a reference point |
| Speed | The distance traveled divided by time interval during which 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 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 |
| Net force | The combination of all of the forces acting on an object1 |
| Friction | A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact |
| Gravity | A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses |
| Weight | A measure of the gravitational force on an object. |
| Mass | The amount of matter in an object |