Day 1 PS.4.1.1

Front

What is weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, commonly measured in newtons (N).

Front

Which force is used to measure weight?

Back

Spring Force.

Front

What is a force?

Back

A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects due to their mass.

Front

What is a non-contact force?

Back

A force between two objects that are not in physical contact.

Front

What is an example of a non-contact force?

Back

Gravitational force is an example of a non-contact force.

Front

What is air resistance?

Back

Air resistance is a force that opposes the motion of an object through air.

Front

What type of force is air resistance?

Back

Contact force.

Front

What is a contact force?

Back

A force that occurs between two objects that are in physical contact.

Front

What is a field force?

Back

A force that acts at a distance without physical contact, such as gravitational force.