6.8B Balanced and Unbalanced Forces Vocabulary

Front

What are forces that cause a change in the motion of an object?

Back

Unbalanced forces.

Front

What is the rate at which velocity changes over time?

Back

Acceleration.

Front

What term describes how far an object moves?

Back

Distance.

Front

What is the term for the location of an object?

Back

Position.

Front

What are equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions called?

Back

Balanced forces.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change the motion of an object, while unbalanced forces do.

Front

What is the formula for calculating acceleration?

Back

Acceleration = (Final Velocity - Initial Velocity) / Time.

Front

How does mass affect the acceleration of an object when a force is applied?

Back

Greater mass results in less acceleration for the same applied force, according to Newton's second law (F=ma).

Front

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

Back

According to Newton's second law, Force = Mass x Acceleration.

Front

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

Back

Newton (N).