Force and Acceleration

Front

What is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion?

Back

Inertia

Front

What is defined as a change in velocity?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What unit is used to measure force?

Back

Newtons

Front

What is the formula that represents Newton's Second Law of Motion?

Back

F = m x a

Front

What is the net force if it is stated as 100 N to the left?

Back

100 N to the left

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

Back

According to Newton's Second Law, force is the product of mass and acceleration.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What does it mean if an object has a net force of zero?

Back

The object is in equilibrium and will not accelerate.

Front

How does increasing mass affect acceleration if the force remains constant?

Back

Increasing mass will decrease acceleration.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the effect of friction on motion?

Back

Friction opposes the motion of an object.

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.