3rd Six Weeks Checkpoint

Front

What is tension?

Back

Tension is a pulling force that acts along the length of a string or rope.

Front

What does Newton's 3rd Law of Motion state?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Front

Which mass accelerates faster according to Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

Back

The smaller mass will accelerate faster.

Front

What forces act on a box at rest?

Back

The gravitational force and the normal force.

Front

What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion also known as?

Back

Law of Inertia.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward each other, like the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to stay at rest or in motion unless acted upon by a force.

Front

What is a balanced force?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

Unbalanced forces are not equal and can cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.