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ch 5 holt
ch 5 physical science holt book
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what is motion | an objects change in position relative to a reference point |
| what is speed | the distance traveled divided by the time interval during which the motion occured |
| what is velocity | the speed of an object in a particular direction |
| what is acceleration | the rate at which velocity changes over time |
| what is force | a push or pull exerted on an object in order to change the motion of the object |
| what is newton | the si unit for force |
| what is net force | the combination of all forces acting on an object |
| what is friction | a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact |
| what is gravity | a force of attraction between two objects that is due to other masses |
| what is weight | a measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object |
| what is mass | a measure of the amount of mater in an object |