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Force and Motion
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Average Speed | Total distance divided by total time |
| Direction | The path that a moving object follows |
| distance-time graph | A visual representation of how far an object has moved over time |
| motion | change in position and/or direction |
| position | An objects location |
| reference point | A place or object used for comparison to determine if an object is in motion |
| speed | The distance an object travels per unit of time |
| stationary | standing still; not moving |
| Force | a push or pull |
| Acceleration | the rate at which the speed of a moving object changes over time |
| Energy | the ability to do work |
| Friction | A force between two object touching - causes moving objects to slow down or stop |
| Velocity | speed and direction |