Force and Motion Intro.

Front

What are EQUAL forces acting on an object in opposite directions that do not change the object's motion?

Back

Balanced Forces

Front

With unbalanced forces, the object will move in the direction of the _______ force.

Back

larger

Front

A book sitting on a shelf is an example of what type of force?

Back

Balanced Force

Front

What is the name for a push or pull?

Back

A force

Front

The moon orbiting the Earth at a constant speed is an example of what type of force?

Back

Balanced Force

Front

What is the term for forces that cause an object to accelerate?

Back

Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object's motion?

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

What is the relationship between mass and force according to Newton's second law?

Back

Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).

Front

What happens to an object when the net force acting on it is zero?

Back

The object does not accelerate; it either remains at rest or moves at a constant velocity.