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Science#5
vocabulary #5
| Word | Description |
|---|---|
| Motion | an object's change in position relative to a reference point |
| Speed | The distance traveled divided by the time interval during which the motion occurred |
| Velocity | The speed of an object in a particular direction |
| Acceleration | The rate at which velocity changes over time |
| Forece | A push or a pull exerted on an object in order to change the motion of the object |
| Newton | The SI unit for force |
| Net Force | The combination of all of the forces acting on an object |
| Friction | A force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact |
| Gravity | a force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses |
| Weight | A measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object |
| Mass | A measure of the amount of matter in an object |