Contact Forces Review - TG

Front

Good cushioning (force reducing) materials have space available in them for ____________.

Back

deformation

Front

This type of force resists motion between two surfaces that are pressed together.

Back

Friction

Front

What happens to a box when two forces are applied to it in opposite directions?

Back

The box moves in the direction of the greater force.

Front

Where is the most kinetic energy on a roller coaster model?

Back

At the lowest point of the track.

Front

How will the rope move if there is more force applied to one side?

Back

The rope will move towards the side with more force.

Front

What is the definition of contact force?

Back

A force that acts at the point of contact between two objects.

Front

What is the role of friction in motion?

Back

Friction opposes the motion of objects sliding against each other.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted into kinetic energy.