7PS12 - Balanced / Unbalanced Forces

Front

What are forces that cause a change in an object's motion?

Back

Unbalanced forces.

Front

What is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are in contact?

Back

Friction.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What term describes greatness in size or strength?

Back

Magnitude.

Front

What are forces that do not cause a change in an object's motion?

Back

Balanced forces.

Front

What is the term for the total force acting on an object?

Back

Net force.

Front

What is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion?

Back

Inertia.

Front

What is the force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it?

Back

Normal force.

Front

What is the force that attracts objects towards the center of the Earth?

Back

Gravity.