Forces Part A

Front

What should you do to find the net force when forces are going in opposite directions?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What type of friction acts on objects that are resting on a surface?

Back

Static Friction.

Front

What does the term 'force' measure?

Back

Force measures the push or pull on an object.

Front

If a bat swings with a force of 1200 N and hits a ball pitched with a force of 400 N, what is the net force on the ball?

Back

800 N.

Front

What is the net force of an object if the forces acting on it are balanced?

Back

Net force of 0 N.

Front

What is the definition of net force?

Back

Net force is the overall force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

Front

What is the formula to calculate net force when forces are acting in the same direction?

Back

Add the forces together.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What is an example of sliding friction?

Back

A book sliding across a table.

Front

What is fluid friction?

Back

Fluid friction is the resistance encountered by an object moving through a fluid (liquid or gas).