Chapter 4 Sections 1, 2, 3 & 4 Flashcards
an object’s 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 the object, force had size and direction
force
the SI unit of force (N)
newton
the combination of all 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 masses
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