Forces and Motion Review

Front

What type of force can cause or change motion?

Back

Unbalanced Force

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

A force is a _______ or pull on an object.

Back

push

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

Front

This type of force is the attraction between objects that is due to their masses and that decreases as the distance between the objects increases.

Back

gravity

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Front

Is the following situation describing a BALANCED or UNBALANCED force?: A train traveling at a constant speed.

Back

Balanced

Front

A balanced force always has a net force of...

Back

0N

Front

What is the definition of a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull on an object.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

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

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force of attraction between two masses.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

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

Back

The force of gravity decreases.

Front

What is net force?

Back

Net force is the total force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

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