Friction and gravitational interactions

Front

the attractive force between objects

Back

gravity

Front

Force that resists/opposes motion

Back

friction

Front

the measure of the force of gravity on an object

Back

weight

Front

In Science, measured with Newtons

Back

weight

Front

In Science, measured with kilograms

Back

mass

Front

Types of surfaces involved and the amount of force used to push them together are the two factors that affect _________.

Back

friction

Front

An object's _______________ is the amount of matter something has, and its ______________ is the force of gravity on that object.

Back

mass/weight

Front

A type of sliding friction between two very smooth surfaces. A bicycle's wheel and axle (tires) are an example of _______.

Back

rolling friction

Front

When two surfaces move past each other; such as if you dragged a table across the floor.

Back

sliding friction

Front

When two surfaces are resting, and you try to move an object.

Back

static friction