Force & Motion Flashcard (6.7ABC)

Front

What is the term for using a force to cause something to move away?

Back

Push

Front

Which natural force pulls objects towards each other?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity on an object.

Front

What type of force is exerted when two objects are in direct contact?

Back

Contact force

Front

What type of force acts at a distance without direct contact?

Back

Non-contact force

Front

What is friction?

Back

A contact force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects?

Back

It pulls objects towards the center of the Earth.

Front

How does mass affect weight?

Back

More mass means more weight due to the force of gravity.

Front

What is an example of a non-contact force?

Back

Magnetism or gravity.

Front

What happens to an object in motion if no net force acts on it?

Back

It continues to move at a constant velocity.