Force and Motion

Front

What is the force that objects exert on each other because of their masses?

Back

Gravity

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Front

What will the net force on the soccer ball be if it is acted upon by a 50 N force to the left?

Back

50 N to the left

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Front

What is the term for the overall speed of an object during the entire course of a trip?

Back

Average speed

Front

What is any push or pull on an object called?

Back

Force

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Front

What is the overall force acting on an object when all of the forces on it are combined?

Back

Net force

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Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration

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Front

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

Back

Newton (N)

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Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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Front

What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration according to Newton's second law?

Back

The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

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