Forces and Net Force

Front

What is a Force?

Back

A push or pull.

Front

What type of force is used when a person pushes a grocery cart?

Back

Applied Force.

Front

How do you find the net force when forces are acting in opposite directions?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What factors affect the strength of gravity between two objects?

Back

Mass and distance.

Front

What is the sum of all forces acting on an object called?

Back

Net Force.

Front

What is the difference between contact and non-contact forces?

Back

Contact forces require physical contact between objects, while non-contact forces act at a distance.

Front

What is an example of a non-contact force?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N).

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.

Front

What is the formula for calculating weight?

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Weight = mass × gravity (W = m × g).