Forces, Friction, and Gravity

Front

What is friction?

Back

It is a resistance force.

Front

The force of gravity acting on an object is the object's ______.

Back

Weight.

Front

What is the force acting between any two objects in the known universe all the time?

Back

Gravitational Force.

Front

If you push on a tree with 20 N of force and the tree doesn't move, the tree is pushing back on you with _____ of force.

Back

20N.

Front

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

Back

larger.

Front

What is the definition of gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

Front

What is the normal force?

Back

The normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object.

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.

Front

What happens to the force of gravity as the distance between two objects increases?

Back

The force of gravity decreases.

Front

What is static friction?

Back

Static friction is the force that keeps an object at rest and prevents it from moving.