Physics - Forces

Front

What is the measure of force?

Back

Newtons

Front

What force opposes the motion of an object?

Back

Friction

Front

If an object experiences 8 N to the left and 4 N to the right, what is the net force? Is it balanced?

Back

4 N Left; No

Front

If we apply a ___________ to an object, its __________________ will change and it will  ______________.

Back

force, velocity, accelerate

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is momentum?

Back

The product of an object's mass and its velocity.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma)

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion; unbalanced forces do.

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

The force of attraction between two masses.

Front

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

Back

Newton (N)