Force and Motion - Flashcard 1

Force and Motion - Flashcard 1

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What units are used to measure force?

Back

Force is measured in Newtons.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a contact force?

Back

A contact force is a force that causes objects to move by touching them.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a non-contact force?

Back

A non-contact force is a force that acts on an object without physical contact, such as gravity or magnetism.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is gravitational attraction?

Back

Gravitational attraction is the force that pulls two objects toward each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do we experience stronger gravitational attraction with Earth than with the Sun?

Back

We experience stronger gravitational attraction with Earth because we are closer to its center.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the stronger its gravitational pull.

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