Final Midterm (Science) 24-25

Front

What happens to the force the ground exerts on you if you apply more force to the ground?

Back

The force increases.

Front

Which layer of the Earth is the thinnest?

Back

Crust.

Front

What are the properties of metals?

Back

Metals are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, and ductile.

Front

What are the properties of nonmetals?

Back

Nonmetals are usually dull, poor conductors of heat and electricity, brittle, and not malleable.

Front

What is the result of two equal forces acting in opposite directions?

Back

They will not move at all.

Front

What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

Back

An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A push or pull on an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N).

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate.

Front

What is the definition of mass?

Back

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