Unit 5 Unbalanced Forces Flashcards
Force
A push or pull that can change the motion of an object
Balanced Forces
Forces of an object that do not change the motion of the object
Unbalanced Forces
Forces on an object that cause change in the motion of the object
Net Force
The sum of all the forces acting on an object
At Rest
The state of an object when it is not in motion
Speed
The measurement of the rate of change of position with respect to time
Direction
The path that an object is moving or facing
Motion
A change in an object’s position, direction, or location
Friction
A force between two surfaces rubbing against each other; friction works against motion
Motion
A change in an object’s position, direction, or location
Speed
A measurement of the rate of change of position with respect to time
Velocity
Measurement of speed and direction of an object
Direction
The path that an object is moving or facing
Distance
Measurement from one place to another
Rate
A quantity, amount, or degree of something measures per unit of something else
