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Forces, Friction, and Gravity

Forces, Friction, and Gravity

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the force exerted by an object that does not move when a force is applied to it?

Back

The object exerts an equal and opposite force, as described by Newton's Third Law of Motion.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the unit of measurement for force?

Back

Newton (N)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What two factors affect the magnitude of the gravitational force between two objects?

Back

Mass and Distance.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the gravitational force as the mass of an object increases?

Back

The gravitational force increases.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is terminal velocity?

Back

The constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the resistance of the medium prevents further acceleration.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two main types of friction?

Back

Static friction and kinetic (sliding) friction.

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