Forces and Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is a force
A
A push or a pull
2
Q
What are forces measured in
A
Newtons
3
Q
What is pressure
A
The force exerted on a certain area.
4
Q
What is speed
A
The measure of how far something travels in a given time.
5
Q
Acceleration
A
The amount by which speed increases in a second.
6
Q
Pivot
A
The point about which a lever or see-saw balances.
7
Q
Lever
A
A simple machine that multiplies the force
8
Q
Average speed
A
The total distance traveled in the total time taken for a complete journey.
9
Q
Atmospheric pressure
A
Pressure caused by the collisions of air molecules that produce a force on an area.
