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Phy Sci Motion 2
Physical Science Motion Vocabulary 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Momentum | measure of how hard it is to stop an object |
| Law of Conservation of Momentum | the total momentum of a group of objects remains constant unless outside forces act on the group |
| Force | a push or pull |
| Net Force | combination of all forces acting on an object |
| Balanced Force | two or more forces acting on an object in equal and opposite amounts |
| Unbalanced Force | unequal and opposite forces |
| Newton’s First Law of Motion | If the net force acting on an object is zero, the object remains at rest, if the object is already moving the object remains in motion |