Chapter 1 Book 2 Flashcards
1
Q
an objects change in position relative to a reference point
A
motion
2
Q
distance traveled divided by time
A
speed
3
Q
speed of an object and direction
A
velocity
4
Q
rate at which velocity changes
A
acceleration
5
Q
push or pull exerted on an object
A
force
6
Q
SI unit for force
A
Newton
7
Q
combination of all forces acting on an object
A
net force
8
Q
force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact
A
friciton
9
Q
force of attraction between objects caused by their masses
A
gravity
10
Q
measure of gravitational force on an object that can be measured in Newtons
A
weight
11
Q
measure of matter in an object
A
mass
