Forces

Front

What is the sum of forces and direction?

Back

200 N, Down

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

How fast an object's speed changes

Front

What is the unit for force?

Back

Newton

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

It will cause change in the object's motion

Front

What is the net force in a tug of war with opposing forces of 300 N and 200 N?

Back

100 N

Front

What is a force?

Back

Any 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; unbalanced forces do.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down.

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms.