Forces and Motion

Front

What is the net force when two equal forces of 20 N push against an object in opposite directions?

Back

0 N

Front

What type of force is responsible for the attraction between magnets?

Back

Magnetic

Front

What term describes a change in an object's position, direction, or location?

Back

Motion

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton

Front

What are forces that are unequal and cause a change in the motion of an object called?

Back

Unbalanced forces

Front

What is the term for forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion?

Back

Balanced forces

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = mass × acceleration (F = m × a)

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

The force of attraction between two masses.

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 acting on that mass.