1104 Forces Test Review

Front

What is the gravitational force exerted on you by the Earth called?

Back

Weight

Front

What does the inertia of an object depend on?

Back

Mass

Front

When a hammer hits a nail, what can be said about the forces acting on both objects?

Back

There is a force on the nail and also on the hammer.

Front

To which objects does the law of inertia apply?

Back

Both objects in motion and objects at rest.

Front

What does tension refer to in physics?

Back

The force exerted by a string.

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A push or pull on an object that can cause it to accelerate.

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the gravitational force acting on an object's mass.

Front

What is an example of an object in motion that demonstrates inertia?

Back

A rolling ball continues to roll until friction or another force stops it.

Front

What is the principle of action and reaction?

Back

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