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Force and Motion
how forces affect motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Velocity | speed in a particular direction. |
| force | a push or pull that can change the motion of an object |
| exert | to apply a force |
| effect | a result or change that happens because of an event or process |
| friction | a force between an object and the surface it is moving over |
| cause | a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition. |
| infer | to reach a conclusion using evidence and reasoning |
| mass | the amount of matter that makes up an object |
| collision | the moment when two objects hit each other |