Force and Motion Week 1 Flashcard

Front

What is the name for a push or pull?

Back

A force

Front

With unbalanced forces, the object will move in the direction of the _______ force.

Back

larger

Front

When pushing a heavy box across the floor, which force are you working against?

Back

Friction

Front

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

Back

Balanced Forces

Front

Is a force that pulls objects toward each other and down to the ground?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the term for the rate at which an object changes its position?

Back

Speed

Front

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

Back

Friction

Front

What do we call the force that attracts objects toward the center of the Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the term for forces that are not equal and cause a change in motion?

Back

Unbalanced Forces

Front

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

Back

Newton (N)