094: Force & Motion Vocab Practice

Front

A push or pull on an object

Back

force

Front

Force exerted by two surfaces rubbing together.

Back

Friction

Front

Force of gravity on an object at a planet's surface

Back

weight

Front

Measure of matter in an object

Back

mass

Front

Measurement of speed and direction

Back

velocity

Front

Force is measured in...

Back

Newtons

Front

Forces on all sides are equal; net force = 0; motion remains unchanged.

Back

Balanced force

Front

Forces not equal; net force ≠ 0; object's motion changes.

Back

Unbalanced force

Front

Overall force on an object

Back

net force

Front

A force resisting motion between touching surfaces.

Back

Friction