Vocab Flashcard #4 -- Forces & Newton's Laws

Front

Definition of force?

Back

A push or pull causing a change in an object's motion.

Front

Calculate force using the equation:

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f=m*a

Front

Friction is a force that:

Back

slows down or even stops the motion between two objects.

Front

A push or pull.

Back

force

Front

Gravity is a pulling force on the earth.

Back

A pulling force on the earth.

Front

Most force needed to move?

Back

Chair with a friend sitting in it.

Front

Force is measured in:

Back

Newtons

Front

Effect of mass increase on gravity

Back

Increases

Front

Strength of gravity depends on:

Back

Mass & distance

Front

Gravitational attraction exists between all objects in the universe.

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True