Force and Energy Flashcards
(43 cards)
What is gravity
the force that pulls us to an object, the bigger the object the stronger the gravity
How does the force of gravity affect objects on Earth and in our Solar System
It determines the weight of the objects
What is motion
the change of position over time
What happens when two unbalanced forces act on an object
The object will move with the force that is stronger
What kinds of forces can act on an object
Contact forces
What causes an object to speed up or slow down
an unbalanced force
How can we describe the motion of an object
The motion of an object can only be described relative to the observer or to other objects
What is friction
Friction is the contact force between two solids, liquids, or gases that slide past one another
How does friction affect the motion of an object
causes it to slow down
Air moves like a _____
Liquid
Viscosity is the characteristic of a fluid that resists____
Flowing
The average kinetic energy of the molecules and the substance refers to its _____.
Temperature
Calories are units that express energy of _____.
Heat
When molecules vibrate faster and faster, what happens to the substance?
It gets warmer
How will the rising hot air balloon with colder around it rather than warm air.
It will rise with cold air around it faster
What happens when an ice cube melts in a glass of water
The warm water around transfers to the ice.
What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit
212℉
Which statement is true about a large glass and a small glass of water with the same temperature
The large glass has more heat
What temperature does water freeze celsius
0℃
Which of the following is an example in which kinetic energy is converted into potential energy
Pulling a spring
When on a roller coaster when you get to the top what change is taking place.
Kinetic to potential
Friction converts energy to _____ energy.
Heat
When you rub your hands together and they heat up because of ______.
Friction
Friction is a ____.
Force