Chapter 12: Matter in Motion
Reference Point An object that appears to stay in place that helps detect motion
Speed Total distance / total time – mph – m/s
Velocity Speed plus direction
Acceleration Rate of which velocity changes – m/s² – Positive or negative
Measuring Acceleration
Force a Push or Pull Measured in – Newtons Net Force = – Combined of forces acting on an object
Unbalanced Forces When the net force is greater than 0 Newton Unbalanced force can: – Start motion – Change motion – Stop motion
Friction Force that opposes motion Depends on the materials
Kinetic Friction “Moving” Sliding Kinetic Friction Rolling Kinetic Friction
Friction Helpful – Brakes – Pencil marks – Match
Friction Harmful
Terms to Know Friction Force Motion Acceleration Net force Kinetic friction Velocity