Motion and Forces

Front

A unit of measure for force is called:

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Newtons

Front

The friction experienced by falling objects through the air is:

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Air Resistance

Front

What type of force is shown in the picture?

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Balanced Force

Front

A push or a pull on an object is called:

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Force

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Front

A force that one surface exerts on another when the two surfaces rub against each other and causes objects to slow down or stop is called:

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Friction

Front

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion is called:

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Inertia

Front

The force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth is called:

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Gravity

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Front

When two forces acting on an object are equal in size but opposite in direction, they are called:

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Balanced Forces

Front

The rate at which an object changes its position is called:

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Speed

Front

The change in position of an object over time is known as:

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Motion