Forces and Newton's 1st Law

Front

What is the net force when there are 8 N to the left and 4 N to the right? Is this balanced?

Back

4 N Left; No

Front

What is the net force when there are 5000 N right and 4000 N left?

Back

4000 N left

Front

What is Newton's First Law known as?

Back

Inertia

Front

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

Back

larger

Front

What does Newton's First Law state?

Back

An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A push or pull acting on an object.

Front

What is the unit of force?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

Back

The net force is zero, and the object does not accelerate.

Front

What happens to an object when the net force is not zero?

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.