Forces and Net Force

Front

What does the strength of gravity between two objects depend upon?

Back

Mass & distance.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

Front

What type of force is present when the net force is zero?

Back

Balanced force.

Front

What type of force is present when the net force is not zero?

Back

Unbalanced force.

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Front

What is the unit to MEASURE force?

Back

Newton.

Front

In a tug of war, if one side pulls with a greater force, what type of force is that?

Back

Unbalanced force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What happens to the motion of an object when balanced forces act on it?

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Front

What is the net force if two people pull on a rope with equal force in opposite directions?

Back

Zero Newtons.

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

Front

If a person pulls with 20 N and another with 30 N in the same direction, what is the net force?

Back

50 N in the direction of the pull.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

How does mass affect the gravitational force between two objects?

Back

Greater mass results in a stronger gravitational force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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