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Force and Motion
How forces affect motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Velocity | the speed of something in a given direction. |
| Force | a push or pull that can change the motion of an object |
| Exert | apply or bring to bear |
| Cause | a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition. |
| Effect | a change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause. |
| Friction | the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another. |
| Mass | the measure of the amount of matter in an object, which is constant regardless of location |