Review: Forces at a Distance

Front

What is the force between two objects that pulls them together?

Back

Attraction

Front

What is the force that pushes two objects apart?

Back

Repulsion

Front

What is the unit of measurement for electric charge?

Back

Coulombs (C)

Front

What type of force causes large rocks in space to collide and stick together?

Back

Gravitational force

Front

What is the relationship between distance and electrostatic force?

Back

As distance increases, electrostatic force decreases.

Front

What is the force acting on both a planet and its moon due to gravity?

Back

The forces on both objects are the same.

Front

What is the term for the force that acts at a distance without physical contact?

Back

Forces at a distance

Front

What is an example of a force that can act over a distance?

Back

Gravitational force

Front

What happens to the gravitational force between two objects if the mass of one object increases?

Back

The gravitational force increases.

Front

What is the effect of increasing distance on gravitational force?

Back

The gravitational force decreases.