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Unit 5: Force
Force and Motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Distance | How far an object travels between two points. |
| Displacement | The total space between the starting point and the ending point in a straight line. |
| Direction | The line or way that an object is traveling or is aimed to travel. |
| Accelerate | A change in speed or direction. |
| Unbalanced Forces | Forces that change the position, speed, or direction of an object. |
| Speed | The distance an object travels in a certain amount of time. |
| Force | A push or pull |
| Velocity | The speed and direction of an object traveling. |
| Constant Speed | To travel at a steady pace; go the same speed. An object's speed remains unchanged. |
| Friction | A force that opposes motion. |