Forces and Motion Test Review

Front

What does Newton's third law state?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Front

When a bus hits a bug, which force is greater?

Back

The forces are the same.

Front

What is an example of balanced forces?

Back

A tug-of-war where both sides pull with equal force and the rope does not move.

Front

Which law explains why a driver must be careful with a wedding cake during stops and turns?

Back

Law of Inertia.

Front

What is the net force acting on an object?

Back

The overall force acting on the object, which can be to the right, left, up, or down.

Front

Define force.

Back

A push or pull on an object that can cause it to accelerate.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate of change of velocity of an object.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not cause a change in motion, while unbalanced forces do.