Unbalanced Forces Flashcards

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Newton

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The unit of measurement for force.

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Unbalanced Force

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When the net force on an object is NOT zero.

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Force

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Any push or pull.

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Free Body Diagram

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A tool used to show forces on an object which may or may not be affecting the object's motion.

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Inertia

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An object's resistance to change in motion.

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Net Force

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The overall force acting on an object.

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Friction

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A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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What are the two types of forces?

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Contact forces and forces acting at a distance

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Contact Forces

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Forces that occur when objects physically touch (e.g., friction, normal force)

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Forces Acting at a Distance

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Forces that can affect objects without physical contact (e.g., gravity, electrical force, magnetic force)