Force & Motion Vocab Quiz

What is the definition of force?

• A push or pull on an object that may change the motion of the object.

• The amount of matter in an object.

• A measure of the force of gravity exerted on an object.

• Equal forces that do not cause a change in an object's motion.

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What is the definition of mass?

• A push or pull on an object that may change the motion of the object.

• The amount of matter in an object.

• A measure of the force of gravity exerted on an object.

• Equal forces that do not cause a change in an object's motion.

What is the definition of weight?

• A push or pull on an object that may change the motion of the object.

• The amount of matter in an object.

• A measure of the force of gravity exerted on an object.

• Equal forces that do not cause a change in an object's motion.

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What are balanced forces?

• A push or pull on an object that may change the motion of the object.

• The amount of matter in an object.

• A measure of the force of gravity exerted on an object.

• Equal forces that do not cause a change in an object's motion.

What are unbalanced forces?

• A push or pull on an object that may change the motion of the object.

• The amount of matter in an object.

• A measure of the force of gravity exerted on an object.

• Unequal forces that cause a change in an object's motion - speed or direction.

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What is the definition of net force?

• The overall force exerted on an object measured in Newtons (N).

• A force that resists motion when two surfaces are touching each other.

• The units used for force.

• A force that pulls all objects that have mass toward one another.

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What is a Newton?

• The overall force exerted on an object measured in Newtons (N).

• A force that resists motion when two surfaces are touching each other.

• The units used for force.

• A force that pulls all objects that have mass toward one another.

What is the definition of friction?

• The overall force exerted on an object measured in Newtons (N).

• A force that resists motion when two surfaces are touching each other.

• The units used for force.

• A force that pulls all objects that have mass toward one another.

What is the definition of gravity?

• The overall force exerted on an object measured in Newtons (N).

• A force that resists motion when two surfaces are touching each other.

• The units used for force.

• A force that pulls all objects that have mass toward one another.

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What is the definition of air resistance?

• The overall force exerted on an object measured in Newtons (N).

• A force that resists motion when two surfaces are touching each other.

• The frictional force air exerts against a moving object.

• A force that pulls all objects that have mass toward one another.