Free Body Diagrams Flashcard G

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull.

Front

If an object has unbalanced forces, then its speed will _____________.

Back

change.

Front

The force caused by ropes, strings, cables or chains is called:

Back

tension.

Front

How many forces are on a leopard laying stationary on a log?

Back

2.

Front

Name the missing force...

Back

friction.

Front

What is the definition of tension in physics?

Back

Tension is the force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable when it is pulled tight by forces acting from opposite ends.

Front

What happens to an object when the net force acting on it is zero?

Back

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

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is the normal force?

Back

The normal force is the support force exerted upon an object that is in contact with another stable object.

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate.