Motion Flashcards
1
Q
How far an object has moved
A
Distance
2
Q
The distance and direction of an object’s change in position from a starting point
A
Displacement
3
Q
The distance an object travels per unit of time
A
Speed
4
Q
The total distance traveled divided by the total time of travel
A
Average speed
5
Q
The speed at a given point in time
A
Instantaneous speed
6
Q
Includes the speed of an object’s change and the direction of its motion
A
Velocity
7
Q
The rate of change of velocity
A
Acceleration
8
Q
A push of pull
A
Force
9
Q
When two or more forces act on an object at the same time
A
Net force
10
Q
Forces on an object that are equal in size and opposite in direction
A
Balanced forces
11
Q
Is the tendency of an object to resist any change in its motion
A
Inertia
