FORCE AND MOTION

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

An object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What occurs when two forces act in opposite directions?

Back

They cancel each other out if they are equal in strength.

Front

What is net force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

F = M * A (Force = Mass x Acceleration).

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and acceleration?

Back

For a given force, an increase in mass results in a decrease in acceleration.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

The force of attraction between two masses.

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

Back

An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion.