Forces and Net Force

Front

What is the sum of all forces acting on an object?

Back

Net Force

Front

What does the strength of gravity between two objects depend upon?

Back

Mass & distance

Front

What is a Force?

Back

A push or pull

Front

What type of force is keeping a shopping cart from plummeting to the center of the earth?

Back

Normal Force

Front

What is the unit to MEASURE force?

Back

Newton

Front

What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

Back

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

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

The force of attraction between two masses.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma)

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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