Science -- Force & Motion

Question 1

motion

Answer 1

the movement of an object

Question 2

speed

Answer 2

how fast an object is moving in a given distance

Question 3

energy

Answer 3

the ability to do work

Question 4

kinetic energy

Answer 4

energy in motion

Question 5

potential energy

Answer 5

stored energy

Question 6

force

Answer 6

a push or pull on an object

Question 7

gravity

Answer 7

a pulling force on an object

Question 8

friction

Answer 8

a force that slows down or stops objects in motion

Question 9

A rough surface will create _____ friction than a smooth surface.
more less

Answer 9

more

Question 10

A lighter object creates _____ friction than a heavier object.
more less

Answer 10

less

Question 11

Newton’s First Law

Answer 11

an object at rest remains at rest unless acted on by an outside force

Question 12

Newton’s Second Law

Answer 12

an object in motion remains in motion unless acted on by an outside force

Question 13

Newton’s Third Law

Answer 13

every action on an object has an equal and opposite reaction

Question 14

A ball at the top of a hill has _____ energy.

kinetic potential

Answer 14

potential

Question 15

A ball rolling down a hill has _____ energy.

kinetic potential

Answer 15

kinetic

Question 16

What is the ability to do work?

Answer 16

energy

Question 17

What kind of force is gravity?

Answer 17

pulling force

Question 18

What is a kind of force that can slow down or stop an object that is in motion?

Answer 18

friction

Question 19

What happens to an object in motion….?

Answer 19

It remains in motion unless acted on by an outside force. (Newton’s Second Law)

Question 20

Every action on an object has….?

Answer 20

an equal and opposite reaction. (Newton’s Third Law)