Types of Forces and Newton's Laws

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Earth's natural force that pulls objects down.

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Gravity

Front

This type of contact force works against an objects motion.

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Friction

Front

If the net force is equal to zero, the forces acting on the object are...

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Balanced Forces

Front

We measure units of force in...

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Newtons

Front

Pushes and pulls are defined as this type of force.

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Applied Force

Front

An _______ force must act on an object for it to CHANGE its motion

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unbalanced

Front

What law is best described as inertia?

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Newton's 1st Law

Front

What law is demonstrated by the picture? Options: Newton's 1st Law, Newton's 2nd Law, Newton's 3rd Law

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Newton's 3rd Law

Front

An object's resistance to a change in motion is known as...

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Inertia

Front

Why do tractor trailers take more time to speed up & slow down than regular cars?

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Tractor trailers have more mass and require more force to move.