click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Force and Motion
Question | Answer |
---|---|
friction | a force between two surfaces rubbing against each other |
gravitation | a force that pulls objects toward one another |
force | any push or pull on an object |
speed | the distance an object travels in a given amount of time |
acceleration | any change in an objects speed or direction when an object speeds up,slows down,stops or changes direction |
position | an objects place or location |
lubricant | a substance such as oil that coats surfaces that rub against each other and reduces the amount of friction |
velocity | the speed and direction is moving |
motion | a change in the position of an object |
inertia | the tendency of a motionless object to remain motionless or the the tendency for an object in motion to stay inmotion |