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 term for how far an object moves?

Back

Distance.

Front

What tool is used to measure force in Newtons?

Back

Spring scale.

Front

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

Back

Balanced forces.

Front

What does it mean to move at a steady rate over time?

Back

Constant speed.

Front

What is the term for the push or pull on an object?

Back

Force.

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object's motion?

Back

The object remains at rest or moves at a constant speed.

Front

What happens when unbalanced forces act on an object?

Back

The object accelerates or changes direction.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for force?

Back

Newton.

Front

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

Back

Distance is how far an object moves, while displacement is the shortest path from the starting point to the endpoint.