Force Flashcard

Front

What happens when two equal forces act in opposite directions on an object?

Back

The object doesn't move.

Front

What is the net force of an object that is not moving?

Back

0 N

Front

What is a force?

Back

A push or a pull on an object.

Front

What is the result of unbalanced forces on an object?

Back

They cause the object to move.

Front

What is the net force if a 60 N force is applied to the right and no other forces are acting?

Back

60 N, Right

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

Forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no movement.

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force?

Back

Pushing a chair with more force than someone is pulling it.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N)