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Force, motion week 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| motion | A change in the position of an object compared to another |
| force | A push or pull that is applied to an object |
| balanced forces | When two equal forces are applied to an object in opposite directions, the object DOES NOT move. |
| net force | The resulting force determined by combining all of the forces acting on an object. |
| friction | A force that opposes the motion of a body across a surface or through a gas or liquid. |
| gravity | A force that exists between any two objects that have mass. |
| mass | The amount of matter in an object |
| matter | Material that has mass and takes up some amount of space. |
| speed | Distance traveled per unit of time. |
| inertia | An object’s resistance to a change in motion. |