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Motion
Chapter 5 Science Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| motion | when an object changes position over time relative to a reference point |
| speed | the distance traveled by an object divided by the time taken to travel the distance |
| velocity | the speed of an object in a particular direction |
| acceleration | the rate at which velocity changes |
| newton | unit used to measure force |
| net force | combination of forces acting on an object |
| friction | a force that opposes motion between objects that are in contact |
| gravity | the force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses |
| weight | the measure of the gravitational force on an object |
| mass | the amount of matter in an object |
| force | a push or pull |