Forces and Collisions

Question 1

Speed def

Answer 1

The rate at which someone or something is able to move or operate.

Question 2

Mass

Answer 2

Amount of matter measured in an object.

Question 3

Force

Answer 3

A push or pull

Question 4

Contact Force

Answer 4

A push or pull between objects that touch

Question 5

Newton

Answer 5

Unit of measurement for force (N)

Question 6

Deformation

Answer 6

A change in shape

Question 7

Elastic Limit

Answer 7

The amount of force it takes for an object can take and still return to it’s original shape

Question 8

Breaking Point

Answer 8

The amount of force it takes for an object to break (permanent damage)

Question 9

Kinetic Energy

Answer 9

Energy which an object possesses by being in motion.

Question 10

Friction

Answer 10

An interaction/collision between particles that transfers kinetic energy.

Question 11

Air resistance

Answer 11

Friction between air particles and another object.

Question 12

Do all objects bend when a force is applied to them? Why?

Answer 12

Yes, all objects bend when a force is applied to them because when an object pushes on another the other object pushes back and causes a change in shape.