Fast & Curious: Forces

Front

What is the force usually exerted by a surface on an object that is resisting against it?

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Normal force

Front

What is the quantity of matter in an object?

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Mass

Front

What is the force that two surfaces exert on each other when they rub against each other?

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Friction

Front

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

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Balanced forces

Front

What law states that when an object has a constant mass and is acted on by a force, it will accelerate in the same direction the force is applied?

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Newton's 2nd Law of Motion

Front

What is the term for the resistance of an object to change its state of motion?

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Inertia

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

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Gravity

Front

What is the term for the rate of change of velocity of an object?

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Acceleration

Front

What is the principle that states for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?

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Newton's 3rd Law of Motion

Front

What is the term for forces that are not equal and cause an object to move?

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Unbalanced forces