BrainPOP - Forces

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What happens if the net force on an object is zero?

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The object is not accelerating.

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What does the measurement unit 'N' stand for?

Back

Newton.

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What is always true about unbalanced forces?

Back

Unbalanced forces lead to a change in speed or direction.

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What causes acceleration in an object?

Back

An unbalanced force.

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What is drag force?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid.

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What is the definition of force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

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What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Newton (N).

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What is the relationship between mass and force?

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Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).

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What is inertia?

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

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What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.