5.6D Force and Motion

Front

What is the force of attraction to objects with steel or iron?

Back

Magnetism

Front

A force that brings an object closer is called a _________.

Back

Pull

Front

What is the tendency of an object to remain at rest or to keep moving in a straight line unless acted upon by a force?

Back

Inertia

Front

What do we call forces that are not equal in size and direction?

Back

Unbalanced forces

Front

What two tools would be needed to measure the effect of friction on a ball?

Back

Measuring tape and stopwatch

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces in contact?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the term for the rate of change of velocity?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is the term for the total force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined?

Back

Net force

Front

What is the term for forces that are equal in size and opposite in direction?

Back

Balanced forces

Front

What is the unit of force in the metric system?

Back

Newton (N)