Force and Motion Intro.

Front

What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

Back

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

Front

What are equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions that do not change the object's motion?

Back

Balanced Forces.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other and down to the ground?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What type of force is acting on a book sitting on a shelf?

Back

Balanced Force.

Front

What type of force is acting on a rocket lifting off the launch pad?

Back

Unbalanced Force.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

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

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an object.