Forces

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A force is a push or a pull on an object.

Front

What unit is used to measure force?

Back

Newton.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

The object does not move.

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

The object will move in the direction of the greater force.

Front

Give an example of an unbalanced force.

Back

A baseball that has been thrown to home plate.

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is a force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling objects toward its center.

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 is an example of a balanced force?

Back

A plate sitting on a dining table.