Newton's Laws of Motion Flashcards
1
Q
motion
A
a change in an object’s position over time
2
Q
reference point
A
object that stays in place
3
Q
speed
A
a measure of the distance per time
4
Q
velocity
A
quantity that describes the speed of an object and its direction of travel
5
Q
acceleration
A
rate at which velocity changes
6
Q
force
A
push or pull on something causing it to move
7
Q
inertia
A
to do nothing or remain unchanged
8
Q
friction
A
the force that slows down objects when they rub against each other
9
Q
acceleration
A
a measure of the rate of change in velocity over time
10
Q
deceleration
A
acceleration in a negative direction, diminishing speed
