Learning Objective
The student will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the effects of forces on the motion and stability of an object. 8.P.2
What are the effects of forces on the motion and stability of an object?
Motion occurs when there is a change in position of an object with respect to a reference point. The final position of an object is determined by measuring the change in position and direction of the segments along a trip. While the speed of the object may vary during the total time it is moving, the average speed is the result of the total distance divided by the total time taken. Forces acting on an object can be balanced or unbalanced. Varying the amount of force or mass will affect the motion of an object. Inertia is the tendency of objects to resist any change in motion.