May the Force be with YOU (no laws)

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Back

The larger the mass of the object, the greater the gravity.

Front

What does it mean when an object is accelerating?

Back

It means the object is changing its speed or direction.

Front

What can be said about forces when they are balanced?

Back

Neither side can move the other.

Front

How is gravity best described?

Back

Gravity is a pulling force.

Front

What happens to a book resting on a tabletop?

Back

The forces acting on it are balanced.

Front

What is a free-body diagram?

Back

A diagram that shows all the forces acting on an object.

Front

What is the effect of air resistance on a falling object?

Back

It opposes the motion of the object.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What happens to an object in free fall?

Back

It accelerates downwards due to gravity.

Front

What is the force of friction?

Back

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