motion flashcards
What’s friction
A force between surfaces that slow objects down or stops them from moving
What is force
Force is any Push or pull that makes an object start moving or stop,moving, speed up, slow down or change derection
If you rub your hands together it gets hot because
Friction
What’s inertia
The tendency of an object to remain in motion or to stay at rest unless acted upon by a outside force
What’s work
The use of a force to move a object a certain distance
What’s energy
The ability to do work either to make an object move or to change matter
What’s potential energy
Energy that’s stored or wating to be used giving the object future energy
Whats stored energy called
Potential energy
What’s kinetic energy
The e ergo an object has because it’s moving
What’s the 6 different forms of energy?
Chemical, electrical, thermal, nuclear, light, mechanical,
What is mechanical energy?
The energy of motion.
Examples are wind, water in a waterfall, a jet plane speeding through the air. Even sound is considered mechanical energy.
What is thermal energy?
The energy from heat. Objects that are hot contain thermal energy.
What is chemical energy?
The energy your body uses to move is chemical energy. It is stored in the particles that make up food, fuel, and other types of matter.
What is electrical energy?
Electrical energy is related to the movement of charged particles.
What is radiant energy?
Light, weather it comes from the sun or a light bulb
