Book 2 Chapter 1 Flashcards
an objects change in position relative to a reference point.
Motion
the distance traveled divided by the time interval during which the motion occurred
Speed
the speed of an object in a particular direction
velocity
the rate at which velocity changes over time; an object accelerates if its speed, direction, or both change
acceleration
a push or pull exerted on an object in order to change the motion of an object;
force
the SI unit for force (symbol, N)
newton
the combination of all the forces acting on an object
net force
a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact
friction
a force of attraction between objects that is due to their mass
gravity
a measure of the gravitational force exerted on an object, its value can change with the location of the object in the universe
weight
a measure of the amount of matter in an object
mass