Forces and Magnetism Exam

Front

What is the term for the force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the term for the initial reason or event that leads to a series of effects?

Back

Cause

Front

Which term refers to the energy stored in an object due to its position or state?

Back

Potential energy

Front

What is the term for the energy possessed by an object due to its motion?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

What is the term used to describe the result of a cause?

Back

Effect

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces in contact?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the term for a push or pull on an object?

Back

Force

Front

What is the principle that states that an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an external force?

Back

Inertia

Front

What is the term for the area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected?

Back

Magnetic field

Front

What is the term for the ability of a material to be attracted to a magnet?

Back

Magnetism